Re: opening compact macs

2006-01-03 Thread Ingles, Raymond
> From: Compact Macs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Plusses need Torx-15 drivers to open them, and ones with pretty long > handles. > > See http://macfaq.org/hardware/misc.shtml#Q2.8.3 for the gory details. I forget where I saw the suggestion originally, but you can also use a Torx-15 bit wedge

Re: opening compact macs

2005-12-24 Thread Scott Baret
I have never used a take apart tool. Here's how I've done it for years: 1. Get a long-shafted Torx T-15 screwdriver. Sears had these two years ago and probably still have them. The one I bought then is a Craftsman Professional...it has a plastic handle that is black. Sets you back about eight buck

Re: opening compact macs

2005-12-24 Thread Stuart Bell
On 24 Dec 2005, at 13:44, Antonio Rodríguez wrote: I think chase refers to the hinge-like tool used to separate the two parts of the compacts' cases. I have no need to use it, because with my Classic I use what I call the "pillow method": I remove all four screws (with a long handle TX-15, of

Re: opening compact macs

2005-12-24 Thread Antonio Rodríguez
I think chase refers to the hinge-like tool used to separate the two parts of the compacts' cases. I have no need to use it, because with my Classic I use what I call the "pillow method": I remove all four screws (with a long handle TX-15, of course ;-) ), and then place the Classic over my bed

Re: opening compact macs

2005-12-24 Thread Stuart Bell
On 24 Dec 2005, at 13:22, Chase Bohling wrote: I have a somewhat sick mac plus, and I've never opened one of these before so I was wondering what is the best way to do it. I've seen "take apart" tools on ebay, but I don't want to spend $6 plus $5 shipping for a few pieces of metal unless som