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In this guide, we will be taking apart a Macintosh Centris 610, which is basically the same as a Quadra 610.
First, let's take a look at the specs of this computer:
- Centris 610
- 80 MB hard drive
- 32 MB RAM
- 512 KB VRAM
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To start, lift the two tabs on the back of the computer and take the cover off.
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Unscrew the screw holding the power supply in place with the #1 Phillips screwdriver.
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To gain better access to the power supply, push the two tabs securing the floppy drive out and slide the floppy drive forward a few inches.
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Grab the power connector for the hard drive and take it out of the hard drive.
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Grab the main power connector that is connected to the motherboard and pull gradually and firmly toward the power supply.
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Push the power supply toward the front of the computer, lift up the side of the power supply closest to the floppy drive, and take the power supply out of the Mac.
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Remove the two screws with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the standoff.
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Take out the SCSI ribbon cable, using the provided straps connected to the cable to pull it out.
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Remove the floppy drive cable from the motherboard. It may be necessary to lift up the edge of the motherboard to make it easier to remove the connector.
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Remove the speaker cable from the motherboard.
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Remove the LED cable from the motherboard.
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Push up on the two tabs for the EMI shield, and fold it down.
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Push down on the tab marked, and push the hard drive forward a few inches.
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Slide the motherboard forward, and lift it out of the Mac.
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Let's take a look at the internal components:
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20 MHz Motorola 68LC040
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32 MB RAM, expandable to 68 MB.
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Disconnect the floppy cable from the drive, pulling on the cable.
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Push the floppy drive out of the Mac.
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Take the hard drive, and pull it out the front of the Mac.
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Push the CD-ROM drive out of the computer (I don't have a CD-ROM drive installed in mine, so I can't give you any pictures. Sorry!).
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Step 1: Press up on one of the front tabs while lifting the support post. Step 2: Repeat this step on the other side until the internal chassis slides easily toward the back of the computer.
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Flip the internal chassis over, and take out the floppy cable, carefully unthreading it from its routing guides.
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Take out the LED cable, carefully removing it from its routing guides.
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Carefully remove the speaker wire from its routing guides.
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Unscrew the two marked Torx screws with your T10 Torx screwdriver and remove the speaker.
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Congratulations! You just took apart your Macintosh Quadra / Centris 610!
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Follow these steps in reverse to put it back together.
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