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<blockquote data-quote="AndrewDun" data-source="post: 1951068" data-attributes="member: 404249">I have often worked inside various (older — 2000 - 2015) iMacs, and never had trouble with static. A suitable soft surface (to protect against scratching the front) can be clean newspaper. Obviously you unplug the computer from everything before starting work. Just make sure that you often touch some of the computer's metalwork before starting work and often during work, especially just before touching anything which might be sensitive.Never try forcing anything which seems difficult to move — look for another screw, or a catch needing releasing. Do everything slowly, e.g. having released something move it away slowly and gently in case it turns out that a wire is still attached. If possible Sellotape (or similar) each removed screw to a nearby point so that you don't mix up different size screws. If procedures seem lengthy or complicated, take photos at each step as guidance for re-assembly. If the computer misbehaves afterwards, look first for a badly connected (or not connected) plug.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AndrewDun, post: 1951068, member: 404249"] I have often worked inside various (older — 2000 - 2015) iMacs, and never had trouble with static. A suitable soft surface (to protect against scratching the front) can be clean newspaper. Obviously you unplug the computer from everything before starting work. Just make sure that you often touch some of the computer's metalwork before starting work and often during work, especially just before touching anything which might be sensitive. Never try forcing anything which seems difficult to move — look for another screw, or a catch needing releasing. Do everything slowly, e.g. having released something move it away slowly and gently in case it turns out that a wire is still attached. If possible Sellotape (or similar) each removed screw to a nearby point so that you don't mix up different size screws. If procedures seem lengthy or complicated, take photos at each step as guidance for re-assembly. If the computer misbehaves afterwards, look first for a badly connected (or not connected) plug. [/QUOTE]

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