[X4U] iMac dead?

[Daly Jessup]

At 14 00  -0800 1/1/08, Ronald Steinke wrote:
>On Jan 1, 2008, at 6:52 AM, Stroller wrote:
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>>I don't think it's too hard to replace the drive in an iLamp. All 
>>the components are in the base, after all.
>
>Without the technical knowledge of the inner construction/assembly 
>of the iMac (iLamp model), I do not suggest the owner attempt to 
>open the case to replace the drive. There are a couple of delicate 
>connections that can be damaged by inexperienced hands.

Actually, it isn't THAT hard, but does involve a Torx screwdriver, 
detaching a number of cables, and replacing thermal paste at the end. 
If the original poster is familiar in general with such things it 
isn't that big a deal. But if he/she isn't, it could be intimidating.

Daly
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