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Clear Ice G4 Mod!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="SuB8HaVeN" data-source="post: 254386" data-attributes="member: 20214"><p>Well, it was either Calculus II homework or working on my newest toys (my Apple G3 & G4) and guess what I chose...</p><p></p><p>After seeing a few people post "how-to" articles on making your graphite G4 clear, I was very interested. After all, a clear G4 is just plain cool. Add to that I had already ordered some blue LED fans to replace the fan in the power supply and side case fan, and it would look especially cool with clear sides. So I got to work...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Here is the test subject with CD/DVD drive dismounted. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>From the side. The graphite G4 is one good-looking tower in my opinion, but I can make it better... I hope. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Here are the innards with side case fan, power supply, and CD/DVD drive removed. This is where it all starts...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>To take the side panels off, simply remove the 4 hex screws and then pinch the plastic tabs on the side and pull the panel off. Pinching the middle thing is pretty hard, but I finally grabbed it just right and "BAM," it popped off with my heart pounding believing I had broken it. But all is well and I continue...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/5.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Here the motherboard is removed. There are 4 screws to remove for the logic board, then you have to take the heatsink and processor off. Carefully use a screwdriver to pry off the heatsink clips, then unscrew the 3 screws and pull the processor board directly upward. Be very, very careful. Then there are 3 standoffs where the processor screws into. These have to be removed; using a nutdriver worked perfectly. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The removed parts. Make sure to keep track of the screws. I like to screw them back into place after removing parts so I know for sure they will be in the right place. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/7.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Taking the pull tab off the side is a little difficult, so be very careful. I pried it off carefully with a small screwdriver. The motherboard-side panel comes off by removing the 4 hex screws and then the 2 screws above the tab clip thingie. You HAVE to remove the motherboard and processor to take this side panel off!</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/8.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I used 91% isopropyl alcohol but the higher the percentage the easier it is to remove the paint. I tried finding 97 or 99% but I could only find 91% at K-mart. The grocery stores around me only carried the 70% rubbing alcohol. Be careful when handling the alcohol and melted paint. I let the sides soak in alcohol in the bath tub for about an hour. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>While we wait for the alcohol to soak, I'll take you on a tour. Above is my PowerMac G3 that refuses to work! Grrr...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/10.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SuB8HaVeN, post: 254386, member: 20214"] Well, it was either Calculus II homework or working on my newest toys (my Apple G3 & G4) and guess what I chose... After seeing a few people post "how-to" articles on making your graphite G4 clear, I was very interested. After all, a clear G4 is just plain cool. Add to that I had already ordered some blue LED fans to replace the fan in the power supply and side case fan, and it would look especially cool with clear sides. So I got to work... [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/1.jpg[/img] Here is the test subject with CD/DVD drive dismounted. [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/2.jpg[/img] From the side. The graphite G4 is one good-looking tower in my opinion, but I can make it better... I hope. [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/3.jpg[/img] Here are the innards with side case fan, power supply, and CD/DVD drive removed. This is where it all starts... [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/4.jpg[/img] To take the side panels off, simply remove the 4 hex screws and then pinch the plastic tabs on the side and pull the panel off. Pinching the middle thing is pretty hard, but I finally grabbed it just right and "BAM," it popped off with my heart pounding believing I had broken it. But all is well and I continue... [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/5.jpg[/img] Here the motherboard is removed. There are 4 screws to remove for the logic board, then you have to take the heatsink and processor off. Carefully use a screwdriver to pry off the heatsink clips, then unscrew the 3 screws and pull the processor board directly upward. Be very, very careful. Then there are 3 standoffs where the processor screws into. These have to be removed; using a nutdriver worked perfectly. [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/6.jpg[/img] The removed parts. Make sure to keep track of the screws. I like to screw them back into place after removing parts so I know for sure they will be in the right place. [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/7.jpg[/img] Taking the pull tab off the side is a little difficult, so be very careful. I pried it off carefully with a small screwdriver. The motherboard-side panel comes off by removing the 4 hex screws and then the 2 screws above the tab clip thingie. You HAVE to remove the motherboard and processor to take this side panel off! [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/8.jpg[/img] I used 91% isopropyl alcohol but the higher the percentage the easier it is to remove the paint. I tried finding 97 or 99% but I could only find 91% at K-mart. The grocery stores around me only carried the 70% rubbing alcohol. Be careful when handling the alcohol and melted paint. I let the sides soak in alcohol in the bath tub for about an hour. [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/9.jpg[/img] While we wait for the alcohol to soak, I'll take you on a tour. Above is my PowerMac G3 that refuses to work! Grrr... [img]http://www.ktechpc.com/apple/10.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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