Re: Opening a PowerBook

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From: Matthew Greenfield
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 00:00

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Thanks for the advice but it looks like I need a special screwdriver,
some sort of star shape, a double phillips (?) or something.

It's probably 45 quid + VAT from an Apple dealer.

Cheers,
Matti.

Rebecca and Rowland <real-address-in-sig@flurbletigibbet.rhubarb.foobar>
wrote:

> Matthew Greenfield <matti@grnfield.u-net.com> wrote:
> 
> > I want to open my PowerBook and totally destroy it - well I want to fix
> > a new floppy. What instrument do I need (and where do I get one?).
> 
> Hmm...  If PowerBooks are anything like my Portable, then you only need
> a suitable prising tool to disengage the fiendish plastic clips on the
> inside of the case.  I found an array of thin-bladed screwdrivers worked
> well.
> 
> Alternatively, you could try a hammer ;-)
> 
> Rowland.

-- 
Matthew Greenfield
matti@grnfield.u-net.com

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