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Don't be afraid to open your iMac

tubeexperience said:
My mistake. I was reading someone’s comment.

How many cases have you won based entirely on hypothetical?

That’s essentially what you argument is: that hypothetically, it could have been “statically discharge” that made the computer stopped working.
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All... and you’ll never even see the judge. It’ll be dismissed without a hearing.

Though... if I wanted to rack up someone’s legal bills, there are certain things I could say to make sure a judge wanted to hear the case. Sometimes they like entertainment too. In the end, you’d lose. But the judge would have a smile.

But realistically, I’d have the case dismissed with a half hour time investment. The forms are already in the computer. Prefilled. I just have to put your name, the court name, and sign it.

Ok... 30 seconds. But I’m charging for a half hour.
 
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flyinmac said:
All... and you’ll never even see the judge. It’ll be dismissed without a hearing.

Though... if I wanted to rack up someone’s legal bills, there are certain things I could say to make sure a judge wanted to hear the case. Sometimes they like entertainment too. In the end, you’d lose. But the judge would have a smile.

But realistically, I’d have the case dismissed with a half hour time investment. The forms are already in the computer. Prefilled. I just have to put your name, the court name, and sign it.

Ok... 30 seconds. But I’m charging for a half hour.
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Well, good luck in retirement.

You seem like you need it.
 
tubeexperience said:
Well, good luck in retirement.

You seem like you need it.
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Thank you... it’s been a full life.

I’ve done a lot of things, in lots of areas. I’m one person that can struggle trying to figure out what I haven’t done.

My younger daughter wanted to play a game of “I have never....” the other day.

I struggled coming up with what I haven’t done. So I ended up throwing in the most ridiculous tasks. And even those she guessed wrong as to which I had never done.

While I am experienced and educated, I have enjoyed some crazy as well. It’s been fun.

But these days I have the experience of what I have done. And I let that go to the side as I pursue another lifestyle. Not as glamorous perhaps. But different.

I watch what goes on. I see the places where people ask where I am or what I’m doing now. The people who want me to come back to what I consider a past life. But I remain quiet and simply appreciate that people remember me and appreciate what I did.

I’m certainly not “retired”. I’m just not doing any of my prior occupations. But it’s a good life.
 
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Krayzkat said:
Well i did that to my 2010 iMac with no problems on the installation and i have no experience in modifying any Apple or non-Apple computer over any years. I bought a kit, watched a video on ipad while i did it, and hey presto everything worked.

I know they are called quadrants, but perhaps you should add another one:
5. People that worry too much about if they know enough or not and how much they are aware if they know enough or not.
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That's exactly what it is: watching videos and following instructions.

People need to stop worrying about what they know/not know and just do it.
 
Although I work with computers for a living, so am happy working with internals - my fear with the iMAC has always been removing the screen uniformly. I keep thinking if I were to pull up on one side more then the other I may bend and shatter the screen!

Also, do you need to apply heat to 'free' the tackiness of the adhesive somewhat or can you manage it without?
That's another thing - applying too much heat and damaging anything....
 
Ifti said:
Although I work with computers for a living, so am happy working with internals - my fear with the iMAC has always been removing the screen uniformly. I keep thinking if I were to pull up on one side more then the other I may bend and shatter the screen!

Also, do you need to apply heat to 'free' the tackiness of the adhesive somewhat or can you manage it without?
That's another thing - applying too much heat and damaging anything....
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I have a pretty simple guide when it comes to electronics. Don’t undertake any task that you are not 100% sure you can accomplish without damage, unless you can sacrifice the device without concern.

If the computer could be disposed of without it bothering you, then a learning experiment might be fine.

I give my old equipment to my kids to dismantle and learn. And I advise them if they ask. Otherwise, I’m letting them learn.

I have another machine I just built. It works. I built it out of old parts. It’s sole purpose is to be dismantled. And it’ll either work or not work when they’re done. Naturally I will inspect it prior to power being reapplied. It’ll be dismantled down to the raw component level.

This won’t be their first go round. I teach them hands on in everything. I believe in being prepared for everything. So with my design background, I can start out in the middle of nowhere with nothing. And at the end of the day, I’ll have built something. I prefer to build instead of buy. The process and uniqueness.

I teach them the same thing. Never look at what it is. Always think about what it could be. And to that end, I believe in giving someone the opportunity to learn. But... I also believe in being smart about it. With kids, they learn under supervision. I will let them work freely. But, I will observe and stop them before they do something that might hurt them, and explain in an educational way why they need to rethink this particular step.

Learning on sacrificial equipment is the best way for the inexperienced to learn. Don’t ever teach yourself to take things apart on something that is crucial for you to keep functioning.

If you need to get to work tomorrow, don’t dismantle your only car tonight just because you want to learn how to do something. Pick up a sacrificial car (hopefully close to free) and teach yourself on that car. And take the time to research what you’re doing.
 
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Ifti said:
Although I work with computers for a living, so am happy working with internals - my fear with the iMAC has always been removing the screen uniformly. I keep thinking if I were to pull up on one side more then the other I may bend and shatter the screen!

Also, do you need to apply heat to 'free' the tackiness of the adhesive somewhat or can you manage it without?
That's another thing - applying too much heat and damaging anything....
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I also long time computer user from disk boot era . Since rarely people use mac and spare part not easily can get better be sorry or work stop .
 
Ifti said:
Although I work with computers for a living, so am happy working with internals - my fear with the iMAC has always been removing the screen uniformly. I keep thinking if I were to pull up on one side more then the other I may bend and shatter the screen!

Also, do you need to apply heat to 'free' the tackiness of the adhesive somewhat or can you manage it without?
That's another thing - applying too much heat and damaging anything....
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The display is held using double sided tape.

You DO NOT need to apply any heat.

All you need to do is cut the tape with the iMac Opening Wheel and the screen comes right off, nice and easy.

https://www.amazon.com/iMac-Opening-Wheel-Handle-Cartridges/dp/B077FJV2FW
 
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