Anyone opened an iMac (late-2006)?

AHAR

Hi,
I had a rather frustrating time at work today trying to open the case of an iMac. I couldn't get past step 3 in this guide. :mad:
The card just went in a long way, didn't feel like it was engaging with anything, then started bending when it couldn't go any farther. What's the knack?
Thanks

BTW I was using a Tesco clubcard - but didn't want to completely wreck it. I've got an Asiana Airlines frequent flyer card that I'm never going to need again so I'm going to take that in tomorrow and try that instead!

bluesnake

sure it is not this one here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVgL9u7ySUk&feature=related

think youtube will give you a more useful answer

AHAR

Huh? The levers are there inside the case but he just lifts the front straight off without touching them!

bluesnake

tried watching other youtube vids for a more appropriate model?

he bends the front out, away from the leavers

AHAR

bluesnake wrote: »

tried watching other youtube vids for a more appropriate model?

Yeah I found one that said if you just pull the front off from the bottom without undoing the levers at the top you'll break something... The same guy had a video showing how to shape the card in advance with the aid of some boiling water. I'll give that a go.

patman99

Loved the fake American accent. One issue though. He talks about ground yourself to prevent esd damage, then proceeds to dismantle the computer on a nylon sheet whilst shuffling round the floor in his socks. What a plonker. ESD wrist straps are under £5 online and an anti-static mat costs less than £50. Much cheaper than a new Mac.

Very good demo of how to open your Mac up though.