My Reply follows quote. On 25/08/2005 13:14 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >Dear all, > >I have to plug a PCI ethernet card and a new 9.2 GB >SCSI hard-disk into a PowerMac 6500 with 604e >processor. As you know, there is no on-board ethernet >card in this machine. > >But, I could not open its case cover. Do you know how >to open this cover? Or is there any schematic picture >anywhere? > >Thanks, > >Levent Elpen >Istanbul, Turkey ----------- The PCI part is the easiest, though make sure you have an ethernet card that has a MAC supported driver.
On the back of the machine, where the various ports show through the plastic, there are two protruding "handles." Near each of these is a Phillips drive screw. Remove the two screws. Then, taking a firm grip on the "handles" wiggle (sort of vibrate) the piece they are attached to. The rectangular plastic piece surrounding the ports should begin to come away from the back of the machine, rather like a drawer. You will see the PCI riser card and be able to access the two slots. You might find good instructions at <http://www.zone6400.com/>. Now, as for the 9.2 gig SCSI hard drive, you can place it in the top bay, usually intended for a Zip drive. Getting at the bay is a royal pain, but I have done it several times and managed not break anything. The most useful tool you can have is a medium width putty knive (1 1/2 to 2 inches wide). First, remove the Phillips screw from the top center of the back of the machine that secures the top cover. Then, press up on one of the buttons under the bottom front edge of the case. While holding the button pressed, use the putty knive and gently insert it into the crack between the front cover and the side plastic, about 3 inches up from the bottom. Pull the front cover away from the machine. Do a little at a time on each side making sure to use the putty knife to free the front panel. The book says to just push the button and pull the front panel away. However if you do this you run about a 90 percent chance of breaking the plastic loops that secure the side panels to the front panel. When you have the front free, swing it up and remove it. Repeat the process with the putty knife on the CD-ROM cover and then on the top bay cover. Now you can slide the top cover back and lift it up. You will see the open bay where the Zip drive is normally placed. In there you should see a 50 pin SCSI cable and a power lead. You will need a drive "sled" on which to mount the drive. Depending on the drive connector, you may need an adapter. Have fun. Ken -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
