What I do is use a flathead screwdriver on the tab, and use it to get some leverage. Even then, it takes a LOT of force, and you can end up breaking the tab. :-/

Well, I got the new RAM, but the upgrade will be on hold for a bit. I can't find the original stick >.< Damn Apple and their stupid Interleaving thing! Yes, I know …

I've had the HDD out of my 5260 (which uses the same shell) a couple of times..I can back up what Gil said...you have to REALLY haul on the HDD to get it out...be gentle, don't bre…

But you have no legitimate need for over 4GB...

Nope, just push up on the tab and pull out. It's possible that the hard drive was never touched, and after 10 years, it might take some force to get it out. Click to expand... …

Nope, just push up on the tab and pull out. It's possible that the hard drive was never touched, and after 10 years, it might take some force to get it out.

nope, none are mentioned in the Service Source guide at this stage.

are there any screws?

I'm sure this sounds silly, but how do you slide the hard drive out of the Power Macintosh 5500 chassis? I unlocked the visible release tab but it seems like the other side is stuc…

btw, my IIc has the same port, so am I to assume it will work on that? Click to expand... I would also like to know whether the AppleColor will work with Macs. Nice score btw, …

Nope. It does not work. A four ringed Sound jack is avaliable on the iPhone Headset. the iPhone uses an extra one for controls.

i hope so too!

I seem to recall that when I had one, the AV Cables had a longer mini-jack that had an extra pin. Supposedly to take video output, and then they all had a common ground. You will …

Found that out a bit ago, but then again, I should have known that. HOWEVER! I didn't know how the RAM Slots worked. After trying endlessly with different DDR 400 RAM Cards, I not…

And may it work for many, many hours/days/weeks/months/years more! Congratulations on your persistence! And if it should start to misbehave again, now that you know the lay of th…

if it had foil on it, it could be rf shielding, could be electrical insulation, or could be some form of sound damper

That looks like shielding of some sort.

this isn't mine, but I managed to find a picture of what I mean. { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "lightb…

btw, my IIc has the same port, so am I to assume it will work on that? I got a adapter for that port that converts it to RCA for TV output. Click to expand... The port on the I…

btw, my IIc has the same port, so am I to assume it will work on that? I got a adapter for that port that converts it to RCA for TV output. Click to expand... The port on the I…

Hello all! I'm hoping that one or more SE gurus here can help point out something (simple?) that I've missed. I'm new to the compact Macs, but enjoy tinkering with and using the S…

btw, my IIc has the same port, so am I to assume it will work on that? Click to expand... I would also like to know whether the AppleColor will work with Macs. Nice score btw, …

Ohhh I am trying that now. Be back with results.

I remember hearing around in the apple discussions that you can use standard a/v to headphone style cable, it's just that the colored composite cables are switched around. For ins…

Most probably shielding, or a warranty sticker. Pics?