Hi Severin Sorry to hear you haven't been able to get to the RAM yet. One thing I sometimes find with the screws on the RAM door (especially they haven't been moved for a while), is that using a slightly larger philips head end, will actually "pick up" enough to move the screw. And on some really stubborn ones, I've found using a Flathead screw driver at the right angle, just gets enough leverage to actually move it. Also see if it's actually "moving" as you turn it. On one occasion, I found that I could move two of the screws and one that looked like it wasn't doing anything. I then had to use a tool to get into the holes of the RAM door cover to "lift" it enough that it moved. It then came off and back on again like normal. (and I was very careful not to damage anything,..as I always take a lot of care) ;o) Hopefully something there may help if you can see if the screwhead is actually "moving" (turning).
Hope that helps. Sorry if the descriptions aren't the best. Converting from though to written word sometimes isn't always my strong point,…lol ;) Kind regards Daniel Sent from my iPhone 5 --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: <daniel AT macwizardry.com.au> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> **For everything Apple** NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal opinion and as such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the views of MacWizardry. Any information provided does not offer or warrant any form of warranty or accept liability. It would be appreciated that if any information in this email is to be disseminated, distributed or copied, that permission by the author be requested. On 25/06/2014, at 5:17 PM, Severin Crisp <sevcr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: > Good advice Ronni but I believe my problem has been unsuitable screwdriver > rather than seriously stuck screws. The physical problem to take the iMac in > to T4 is off putting! > Severin > > On 25 Jun 2014, at 5:10 pm, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > >> Yes that is correct... It is now 14 pieces. I've had my set for probably a >> good 15+ years ;-) >> >> If you are having trouble loosening the three screws, sometimes the space >> between the internal threads and the screw threads capture moisture and >> oxidation occurs. If this is the case attempting to remove the screws will >> possibly strip the head. If this happens you will have to replace the >> screws. >> If you are finding the screws difficult to loosen I would take the iMac to >> an Apple Authorised technician and let them loosen them. They have more >> experience and if the screws are ruined they will be able to replace them. >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >> >> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:58 pm, Severin Crisp <sevcr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >> >>> I see that that Newer Tech kit is now 14 pieces >>> Severin >>> >>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:38 pm, Ronni Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Severin, >>>> >>>> Remember that the screws are captive - they only loosen, they remain with >>>> the cover - so it won't be noticeable that they are unscrewed until the >>>> cover comes off. >>>> >>>> I purchased many years ago and still use today, a Newer Technology >>>> 11-piece Portable Toolkit which includes: >>>> • Three Torx screwdrivers (T6, T8, and T10) >>>> • Two flathead screwdrivers (1.8mm and 3.0mm) >>>> • Two Phillips screwdrivers (#00 and #2) >>>> • Two nylon spudgers—otherwise known as pry tools, useful for opening >>>> iPods or Mac minis or removing the top case from an older MacBook Pro. >>>> • A set of large tweezers, perfect for fishing out the screw you >>>> accidentally dropped into the innards of your laptop >>>> • A scissor clamp for holding cables and other thin objects in place. >>>> >>>> I would be lost without this little set of computer tools. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> >>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:17 pm, Severin Crisp <sevcr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thanks, Ronni. All my reading came up with Phillips but unspecified >>>>> size. I suspected they might have been torx but definitely not. I will >>>>> go back to my selection and try again. >>>>> Best wishes and thanks >>>>> Severin >>>>> >>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 3:45 pm, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Severin, >>>>>> >>>>>> If your iMac is 21.5" Model A1311 or 27" A1312 you can use a Phillips >>>>>> #2 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws on the memory access >>>>>> door. >>>>>> TURN them COUNTERCLOCKWISE >>>>>> Then remove the memory access door and set it aside. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Ronni >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 2:08 pm, Severin Crisp <sevcr...@westnet.com.au> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I have a Late 2011 iMac 12,1 and have purchased modules to go from 8GB >>>>>>> to 24GB ( thanks Daniel). Today I duly shut down, unplugged everything >>>>>>> from the back (including a struggle as always with the ethernet plug) >>>>>>> and laid the Mac out flat on a towel. Various of the online “how tos” >>>>>>> list the simple procedure starting with a Phillips screwdriver to undo >>>>>>> the three small screws that secure the cover. But not so easy. I have >>>>>>> several Phillips screwdrivers which look as if they are correct but do >>>>>>> not catch. Closer inspection shows that the screwheads have only a >>>>>>> shallow indent so a normal Phillips, which has a bit of an extended >>>>>>> point, does not apparently go in far enough to engage. Not wishing to >>>>>>> damage screwheads I put it all back again and still have 2 x 8GB >>>>>>> sitting on the desk looking at me expectantly. Has anyone else tried >>>>>>> to follow this seemingly straightforward operation and had, or not had, >>>>>>> similar problems? Are they really Phillips screws or something that >>>>>>> just looks like them? I have had similar situations in the past. >>>>>>> Advice please! >>>>>>> Severin Crisp >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ____________________________________________________ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys >>>>>>> 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia >>>>>>> ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) >>>>>>> mail to: sevcr...@westnet.com.au >>>>>>> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > ____________________________________________________ > > Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys > 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia > ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) > mail to: sevcr...@westnet.com.au > ____________________________________________________ > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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