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Apple Lisa Disassembly

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  1. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Prepare Workspace: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Place the Lisa on a safe/sturdy surface.

  2. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Removing Front Panel: step 2, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Removing Front Panel: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Press the two tabs underneath to release the panel.

  3. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Drive Cage: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Release the thumbscrew underneath the drive cage and the cage will pull out. Disconnect drive wires while the cage is being removed.

  4. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Back Panel: step 4, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Back Panel: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Twist thumbscrews on the back to release the panel. Pull panel up to remove.

  5. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Power Supply: step 5, image 1 of 3 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Power Supply: step 5, image 2 of 3 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Power Supply: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Release the thumbscrew on the power supply. Pull out the power supply.

  6. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Cardcage: step 6, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Cardcage: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Grab the card cage at the location shown and pull out.

  7. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Top: step 7, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Top: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew two philips screws on the ceiling of where the card cage was.

  8. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Power Switch: step 8, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Power Switch: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Release two screws and release the ribbon cable.

  9. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Right Panel: step 9, image 1 of 3 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Right Panel: step 9, image 2 of 3 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Right Panel: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Remove all screws shown.

  10. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Left Panel: step 10, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Left Panel: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Remove all screws shown.

  11. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Feet Panel: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove all screws shown.

  12. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Bottom Pannel: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove all screws shown.

  13. Apple Lisa Disassembly, CRT: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • I am not a certified CRT technician so I am not suppling steps on how to remove it although here is a photo of the innards.

  14. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Cards: step 14, image 1 of 3 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Cards: step 14, image 2 of 3 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Cards: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Pull up on the tabs to remove cards.

  15. Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Card Mount: step 15, image 1 of 3 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Card Mount: step 15, image 2 of 3 Apple Lisa Disassembly, Remove Card Mount: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Remove all screws shown.

Conclusion

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

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