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Trouble starting up G5 Imac
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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1005781"><p>Using the same instructions that got the back of the machine off, you should be able to also remove the hard drive.</p><p></p><p>Chances are high that all your data is perfectly okay (that's the good news). Just put the drive into a SATA-compatible USB2 and/or FW case and you should be able to preserve your data.</p><p></p><p>This machine is out of warranty but there's no harm in calling Apple and inquiring about your options. Worst they can do is say you're out of luck mate.</p><p></p><p>That machine had a good long run and while I know its v. inconvenient for it to have died, this day was going to come someday. It's most likely time to look at a new(er) machine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1005781"] Using the same instructions that got the back of the machine off, you should be able to also remove the hard drive. Chances are high that all your data is perfectly okay (that's the good news). Just put the drive into a SATA-compatible USB2 and/or FW case and you should be able to preserve your data. This machine is out of warranty but there's no harm in calling Apple and inquiring about your options. Worst they can do is say you're out of luck mate. That machine had a good long run and while I know its v. inconvenient for it to have died, this day was going to come someday. It's most likely time to look at a new(er) machine. [/QUOTE]
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