Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873

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Introduction

We will unscrew the bottom faceplate, then remove the base to access the internal components.

What you need

Step 1 Outer Base Plate

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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.

Step 2

Remove the metal plate from bottom of the iMac G4.
The four screws do not completely separate from the metal plate.

Step 3 RAM DIMM

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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.

Step 4 AirPort Card

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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.

Step 5 Removing the Lower Case

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Remove the four 28.07mm Torx #15 screws from the lower case.

Step 6

Open the base by carefully rotating it clockwise and slowly remove the cover.
Open slowly to ensure that no cables are damaged or disconnected.

Step 7

Squeeze the small black tab and wiggle gently to remove the colored power cable.
Do not pull directly on the colored wires.
Do not remove black grounding wire.