oops I am so sorry On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 3:58 PM, Cyrus Griffin <[email protected]>wrote:
> I think he already got it apart, guys... > > > -Cyrus > > > > On Mar 15, 2009, at 2:54 PM, Abel Ortiz Monasterio wrote: > > > These are some spring clamps that could help > > http://www.gizmosindustrial.com/Product_Detail_1.html?sku=018-3201 > > (you put the tip in the seam and squeze and it should help pull it apart > with out damage). > > I got mine at home depot for about $5, I got them based on some one's > suggestion. > > I have and SE and an SE30 so it might be different, All I did was to take > the screws out, put the monitor over a quilt and pull the back out, never > had to use the clamp, but it might help you. > > Abel > > On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 4:46 PM, Doug <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> I believe you need a Mac cracker which looked to me to be a little device >> to >> force apart the Mac at several different places. It was something to go in >> the crack where the comp opens and to twist it to get the case to pop >> open. >> That's all that I saw a tech do. >> >> Doug >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected] >> ] >> On Behalf Of Dion Briggs >> Sent: March 15, 2009 12:52 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: CRACKING OPEN A MAC 128 >> >> >> >> >> I finally tracked down the correct Torx screwdriver, and now have all >> five exterior Torx screws removed. >> >> I'm following the directions below, but not getting anywhere (pushing >> the connectors in, I get resistance), >> and I don't want to break or damage the case. >> >> any suggestions? >> >> it's a Mac 128k. >> >> thanks >> >> dion >> >> >> >> >> directions: >> >> When you get all the screws out, go to the back of the Mac. Go to the >> bottom edge of the back, where the connectors are. wrap your index >> fingers around the back two feet on the bottom. Put your thumbs on the >> connectors. Now, use your thumbs to PUSH the connectors into the Mac. >> This will push the CPU board and thus the front of the Mac from the >> back. >> >> On the back where the battery door is, remove the door. Of course note >> the SCREW INSIDE TEH BATTERY DOOR which must be removed. Us your right >> thumb to push the battery holder "into" the Mac. Again, this will put >> pressure on the front of the Mac to seperate it from teh back. >> >> Keep in mind, the back of the mac is a shell. All the parts are in the >> "front' half of the Mac. Pushing the front "out" really means the back >> will be pushed towards you, as you are presumably holding the Mac from >> the BACK. >> >> Otherwise, you may have to grasp the Mac and seperate it, in ways I >> simply can't describe. It's a process that takes time and some >> experience, and I can't write enough words and descriptions. Again, >> other sites have had these descriptions over the years. >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.13/2001 - Release Date: 03/14/09 >> 06:54:00 >> >> >> >> > > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
