Well, I said I was transplanting parts between the 600MHz and the 400MHz.
The 400MHz iMac is now down to its component form. The inner bezel is in fantastic shape, so I'm looking to condition it a little if possible. The 600MHz has the better CRT (It was replaced in 2009), so I'll be swapping that onto the 400MHz models bezel.
The 400MHz model also has Graphite speakers in it, which is before Apple changed all of the lines to have unified frosted clear plastic speakers. I think those will make a nice addition to the 600MHz.
I've had to bring the frosted plastic lower case across from the 400MHz to the 600MHz as the foot is in much better condition as well. I think it's a good look, to be honest. It's not as prone to scratches as the polished case is and doesn't show any of the lines from the injection molding process.
Objective: To have one hot Graphite iMac. In terms of attractiveness that is, not temperature. Then to repurpose the spare parts on another iMac (such as graphite on a formerly-Indigo body), or reassemble the parts unit.
More pics to come, I'm sure.
Also, I felt it was time to update the project in my signature. The iMac Graphite SE "Kiva" Hot-Rod G3/600 project is well and truly under way.
The 400MHz iMac is now down to its component form. The inner bezel is in fantastic shape, so I'm looking to condition it a little if possible. The 600MHz has the better CRT (It was replaced in 2009), so I'll be swapping that onto the 400MHz models bezel.
The 400MHz model also has Graphite speakers in it, which is before Apple changed all of the lines to have unified frosted clear plastic speakers. I think those will make a nice addition to the 600MHz.
I've had to bring the frosted plastic lower case across from the 400MHz to the 600MHz as the foot is in much better condition as well. I think it's a good look, to be honest. It's not as prone to scratches as the polished case is and doesn't show any of the lines from the injection molding process.
Objective: To have one hot Graphite iMac. In terms of attractiveness that is, not temperature. Then to repurpose the spare parts on another iMac (such as graphite on a formerly-Indigo body), or reassemble the parts unit.
More pics to come, I'm sure.
Also, I felt it was time to update the project in my signature. The iMac Graphite SE "Kiva" Hot-Rod G3/600 project is well and truly under way.