Installing iMac G3 Model M4984 Hard Drive

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

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  • Author: Chris Green
  • Time required: 10 - 20 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate
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The iMac G3 Uses a 3.5" IDE Hard Drive. It supports data partitions no larger then 128GB and boot partitions no larger then 8GB (The 8GB limit only applies to iMac G3 tray loaders).

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Logic Board  ¶ 

  • The iMac G3. This was a great computer for the time, and had plenty of features.

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  • Start by flipping the iMac upside-down. It may help to lay it on a towel, so you don't damage the screen, or scratch the face.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove this Phillips screw.

  • Using a flathead screwdriver, work your way around the bottom cover, until it comes off.

  • Then, lift the bottom cover up and out, and set it aside.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Now, remove the DB-15 Video connector from the logic board.

  • It may be helpful to use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the thumbscrews.

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  • Remove the power cable from the logic board assembly.

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  • Remove the front panel connector.

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  • Now, remove these Phillips screws.

  • Now, grab the logic board assembly by the piece of plastic, and lift it out.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • The logic board assembly. This is the heart of the computer, it contains the motherboard, CPU, RAM, V-RAM, PRAM battery, the hard drive, and the optical drive.

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