Re: How do I open an Apple IIc?

[Mairsil@my-dejanews.com]

In article <1998061804181000.AAA26754@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
  oaaland@aol.com (O Aaland) wrote:
>
> > Old Macs require* a very long torx screwdriver and a
> >crowbar/slimjim thing (called a Mac Cracker?).  A //c, while being a
> >pain to open, doesn't require wierd-az tools like the old Macs do.
> >The main pain is getting the back pryed off safely.  The rest is just
> >regular screws--just look at the bottom of the case.
>
> Two screws by the handle, one in each front corner, one on each side
> near the back of the keyboard. The other four screws hold the disk
> drive to the bottom of the case. Leave those two in until after the
> case is open. When all six screws are out set it on its back and care-
> fully pry the front seam open. There is one clip near the center in
> front, one on each side of the disk drive, and one on each side of the
> back panel. The back panel can be left with the top, less chance of
> breaking the clips. Starting from the front, just rotate the top up as
> you release the clips. If some break you will still be OK, the screws
> will hold it together.
>
> Owen
>

Thanks for posting this!! I also want to do some work on my //c, and didn't
know for certain where to go for this information. I know I couldn't find it
in the FAQ. (Probably because most people don't want to mess with the guts of
the //c.)

                               Ralph Glatt


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