> > How hard is it to crack a G4 iMac? I have a G4 iMac that sometimes > won't boot. Last night I was able to boot it, and it passed all of > the extended Apple Hardware Test, but then 30 minutes later it > wouldn't boot. >
> I see the this take-apart documentation: <link snipped> For what purpose are you taking this apart? If it's "just for a look to see if there's anything wrong", then you most certainly should not be attempting this... If you have a new HDD, or other components to replace what's in there already, go ahead. > > Anybody have any experience here? What's the worst that could > happen? I'm guessing the worst that could happen is that I'd have to > pay someone to put it back together. I imagine that the worst that could happen is that you'd toast the internals. Personally, I'm not one to shy away from this kind of thing: make sure that you get a new tube of heatsink compound to replace what you'll smear all over your fingers in the take apart. You can buy it at electronics shops (not sure of the relevant shop names because I don't know what coutry you're in). Take plenty of care, make sure that you're grounded and don't force anything. Cheers, Tim -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
