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Macintosh Classic disassembly

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  1. Macintosh Classic disassembly, Open the Mac: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the Mac so the screen is face-down

    • Put a cloth under the screen to not scratch the screen.

    • Unscrew the four Torx screws.

    • Two screws are on the bottom side near the ports, the other two are Hidden in the handle.

  2. Macintosh Classic disassembly, Discharge the Catode Ray Tube (CRT): step 2, image 1 of 1
    • WARNING, IF YOU COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE DISCHARGE FROM THE CRT YOU RISK DYING, We recommend looking for a tutorial on YouTube

    • Connect a flat screwdriver to the CRT ground cable (black cable attached to the screw) with an alligator cable.

    • Slowly push the screwdriver under the red suction cup connected to the CRT and touch the metal part with the screwdriver.

  3. Macintosh Classic disassembly, Removing the motherboard.: step 3, image 1 of 2 Macintosh Classic disassembly, Removing the motherboard.: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • The motherboard has no screws, so it can be removed by pulling upwards.

    • Make sure to disconnect all cables.

  4. Macintosh Classic disassembly, Remove The Floppy Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four screws and pay attention to the two hidden screws.

    • The Floppy lock and Disk go away easily.

  5. Macintosh Classic disassembly, Remove the Power Supply: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • WARNING - The POWER SUPPLY may still contain current inside it. Do not touch any capacitors on the power supply

    • Unscrew the two screws that secure it to the chassis and remove the connected cables.

  6. Macintosh Classic disassembly, Remove the Chassis: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • To remove the Chassis you must use the same Torx 15 screwdriver as the handle.

    • Unscrew the four screws and the Chassis can be removed.

  7. Macintosh Classic disassembly, Remove the CRT: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • CAUTION: The cathode ray tube is under pressure, avoid scratching or breaking it.

    • To remove the CRT, simply unscrew the four screws placed at the corners.

Conclusion

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

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