On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Carrie <freakycarseatl...@gmail.com> wrote: > That doesn't work. I unplugged them, carried them across the building, > plugged them back in to a different outlet, and still nothing. Can I change > the backup/pram batteries easily enough? I know the RTC batteries are dead > because they didn't keep time correctly when they did power on. >
If you were losing the clock, I would replace the batteries as a first step in any troubleshooting. If you have opened any computer, you can open the iMac. Nothing weird inside. The plastics around the CRT stay put. After removing screws, the bottom pops out, though you may think otherwise when you try. I hope others will come up with a good guide link, but it really isnt that bad. -- I'm a PC(x86 AND ppc) AND I RUN LINUX!!! Linux is like ice cream. It comes in many flavors and everyone has their favorite, but we all get the same smile regardless of which we choose to scoop. Pam Davis - "Lies are like children: they're hard work, but it's worth it because the future depends on them." --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to imaclist-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
