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Disassembling Apple IIc Cover

What you need

  1. Disassembling Apple IIc Cover, Disassembling Apple IIc Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Apple IIc Cover, Disassembling Apple IIc Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the six 19 mm long screws with a #2 Phillips head screwdriver.

  2. Disassembling Apple IIc Cover: step 2, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Apple IIc Cover: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Release the catch by pushing it in using a plastic opening tool.

    • The catch is off-center, but in line with the middle of the speaker underneath.

  3. Disassembling Apple IIc Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Apple IIc Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the case toward the ports on the back, then grip under the catch and pull up while moving toward the ports to remove.

  4. Disassembling Apple IIc Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Apple IIc Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the handle straight up to remove.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Alexandria Weinberg

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3 Comments

The //c is designed to be popped open. Remove the 6 screws as described. Flip the handle down and tip the //c 3-4 inches over a hard surface and let it drop. The handle will pop the rear catches off safely.

It looks and sounds scary but it's how Apple trained dealer techs to open the machine. There isn't anything in a //c that is shock sensitive.

Sean Fahey - Reply

Just wanted you to know that your method is superior. I repair a lot of Apple IIC. Spudger method always results in broken plastic tabs. Your method never results in any damage.

Einar Offerdahl III -

Wow! Worked perfectly as described — and nothing broke. Hard to imagine I always had used steps 2, 3 (after removing the ports cover) and 4 in the past. Thanks, Sean!

mthmn1 - Reply

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