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From: wasilko@netcom.UUCP (Jeff Wasilko)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: MacPlus Memory Upgrade Help Needed
Message-ID: <3432@netcom.UUCP>
Date: 28 Oct 89 10:26:08 GMT
References: <559.254715ae@mdcbbs.com> <595@milton.acs.washington.edu>
Reply-To: wasilko@netcom.UUCP (Jeff Wasilko)
Organization: NetCom- The Bay Area's Public Access Unix System {408 997-9175 guest}
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In article <595@milton.acs.washington.edu> seymour@milton.acs.washington.edu (Richard Seymour) writes:
>In article <559.254715ae@mdcbbs.com> krueger@mdcbbs.com writes:
>>What is the best way to "crack" the case?  Do I really need to get one of
>>those special tools to open it up?  What are the chips/simms I need/can get?
>
>i'm sorry i can't answer the "how to add memory" for that MAC, 
>but i CAN answer how to open it:
>Go to a hardware store and buy a Torx T-15 screwdriver-like object.
>Here in Seattle the local chains carry Korean and Taiwan-made versions
>for $2.50 (really!).  The problem is that a Mac requires a ten-inch long
>shank.
>[...]
>To split the case:  lay the MAC on its face.  Use your shiny new tools
>to remove all four screws (two under the handle, two on the lower rear).

There is a fifth screw in the battery compartment that needs to be removed