Macintosh Classic disassembly

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Open the Mac

Turn the Mac so the screen is face-down

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Discharge the Catode Ray Tube (CRT)

WARNING, IF YOU COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE DISCHARGE FROM THE CRT YOU RISK DYING, We recommend looking for a tutorial on YouTube

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Removing the motherboard.

The motherboard has no screws, so it can be removed by pulling upwards.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Remove The Floppy Drive

Remove the four screws and pay attention to the two hidden screws.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Power Supply

WARNING - The POWER SUPPLY may still contain current inside it. Do not touch any capacitors on the power supply

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the Chassis

To remove the Chassis you must use the same Torx 15 screwdriver as the handle.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the CRT

CAUTION: The cathode ray tube is under pressure, avoid scratching or breaking it.