Okay, I've got a problem.
I'm trying to replace the hard drive on a G3 iMac. I've got the parts, I've got the instructions, it all looks fiddly but straightforward. But I'm falling at the first hurdle because I can't get the outer casing open. I've taken out all the screws, and the back is loose - the trouble is the hooks or clips or whatever they are inside the front of the machine, which are hanging on for dear life.
I've seen a couple of youtube videos where the whole shell comes away with a gentle tug - mine doesn't. I've seen posts on forums advocating the judicious use of brute force - but I've gone as far down that route as I feel comfortable with too: I'd kinda like to be able to put the thing back together when I'm done.
There must be something I'm doing wrong, but I don't know what. Help!
I'm trying to replace the hard drive on a G3 iMac. I've got the parts, I've got the instructions, it all looks fiddly but straightforward. But I'm falling at the first hurdle because I can't get the outer casing open. I've taken out all the screws, and the back is loose - the trouble is the hooks or clips or whatever they are inside the front of the machine, which are hanging on for dear life.
I've seen a couple of youtube videos where the whole shell comes away with a gentle tug - mine doesn't. I've seen posts on forums advocating the judicious use of brute force - but I've gone as far down that route as I feel comfortable with too: I'd kinda like to be able to put the thing back together when I'm done.
There must be something I'm doing wrong, but I don't know what. Help!