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Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873

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

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  1. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Outer Base Plate: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Outer Base Plate: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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.

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    • Remove the metal plate from bottom of the iMac G4.

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

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  3. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, RAM DIMM: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, RAM DIMM: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • 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.

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  5. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, AirPort Card: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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.

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  6. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Removing the Lower Case: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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    • Open the base by carefully pulling straight off, do not rotate the cover.

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

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    • 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.

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    • Grab both sides of the blue connector and firmly pull to remove it from the mother board.

    • Do not pull directly on the ribbon cable.

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

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