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Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873

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  1. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Outer Base Plate: step 1, image 1 of 2 Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Outer Base Plate: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Place the computer monitor face down on a safe, harmless surface.

    • Using a Phillips #00 screw driver, remove the four 6.86 mm screws from the metal plate.

  2. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the metal plate from bottom of the iMac G4.

    • The four screws do not completely separate from the metal plate.

  3. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, RAM DIMM: step 3, image 1 of 2 Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, RAM DIMM: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Release the tabs on each side of the module by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM.

    • These tabs lock the module in place and releasing them will cause the module to "pop" up.

    • Remove the RAM module from the iMac.

  4. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, AirPort Card: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use a spudger to lift and remove the AirPort's antenna connector.

    • This step is only applicable to iMacs that came with an AirPort card installed.

  5. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Removing the Bottom of the Computer: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove four 28.07mm Torx #15 Screws from face plate

  6. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Open the base by carefully rotating clockwise and remove cover.

    • Open slowly to ensure that no cables are damaged or disconnected.

  7. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Push small, black tab and remove colored power cable

    • Grab either side of ribbon cable and remove from mother board

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