Alternative Opening Procedure Repair Guide

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                          15 - 30 minutes            

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Introduction

The technique is probably applicable to the Intel Mini which has similar catches, but has not been tried.

What you need

Step 1

              Alternative Opening Procedure               

• Instead of a putty knife a dozen or more 1-1/2" pins are required.

Instead of a putty knife a dozen or more 1-1/2" pins are required.

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Step 2

• With the computer upside down identify the apertures where the catches are located along either side and also at the front.
• Insert the pins from the adjacent apertures between the wall and each catch. Be very careful to keep the pins against the case wall. This is more obvious from the second photo with the case removed.

With the computer upside down identify the apertures where the catches are located along either side and also at the front.

Insert the pins from the adjacent apertures between the wall and each catch. Be very careful to keep the pins against the case wall. This is more obvious from the second photo with the case removed.

Step 3

• Lift the case off from the back first.
• Remove the pins from the main assembly.

Lift the case off from the back first.

Remove the pins from the main assembly.

Re-assembly does not require the pins. Place the case over the computer and press down evenly on the sides, not the middle. Ensure the back panel is correctly aligned before finally pushing home the catches.

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Tyler Regas - Sep 4, 2022

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I’ve recently acquired a G4 Mini 1.33 “Silent Upgrade” on eBay and plan on opening up using your guide :) Thanks so very, VERY much!