>> Does anyone have instructions on how to install a hard drive in a >> slot-loading 400Mhz iMac?? >> >> Paul >> >> _____ > > It's fairly simple. You turn the computer upside down and remowe the > back/bottom of the cabinet. > This gives you access to the inside. If you have worked with hardware > before, it is fairly evident how to procede from there. > If not, do a google search; you'll find several sites that will help. > here's one: > http://www.theimac.com/drive_steps.shtml > > As long as you procede carefully and remember where all thos screws > actually _came_ from, it should be o.k. > The most important thing is the choice of harddisk; remember that a > large drive at 7200 rpm will generate more heat than a smaller 5400 > rpm drive! We put a 120 Gb 7200 rpm drive in an old imac and > eventually had to replace it with a 5400 rpm unit, simple because the > drive became so hot it malfunctioned. Actually, I'm not replacing a drive. I'm moving one person from a slower iMac to faster one. Instead of copying all her files and info to the newer iMac, I thought it would be faster to trade out the hard drives. Thanx for all your help. I think I know what have to do now. Pau