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Power Mac G5 - Side door lock fell off
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1825001" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>I hate to be a "party-pooper"...but I just looked at one of my Mac Pro's (which very likely has the same exact locking mechanism as a Powermac G5). And after closely examining things...even if the proper screws could be found/purchased...it's almost impossible to install them. </p><p></p><p>- The lower screw hole is MAYBE possible to install a screw with a 90° offset micro screw driver (which I've never seen).</p><p>- The upper screw/screw hole is basically impossible. Just no way for a screw driver to get in there...there's literally only millimeters of clearance.</p><p></p><p>The main problem is...everything involved with this latch assembly is either riveted or welded (other than the 2 screws for the latch handle itself). Thus there's nothing that can be disassembled or removed to allow for extra clearance to install the 2 latch screws.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1825001, member: 56379"] I hate to be a "party-pooper"...but I just looked at one of my Mac Pro's (which very likely has the same exact locking mechanism as a Powermac G5). And after closely examining things...even if the proper screws could be found/purchased...it's almost impossible to install them. - The lower screw hole is MAYBE possible to install a screw with a 90° offset micro screw driver (which I've never seen). - The upper screw/screw hole is basically impossible. Just no way for a screw driver to get in there...there's literally only millimeters of clearance. The main problem is...everything involved with this latch assembly is either riveted or welded (other than the 2 screws for the latch handle itself). Thus there's nothing that can be disassembled or removed to allow for extra clearance to install the 2 latch screws.:( - Nick [/QUOTE]
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