Action Retro | This iMac G3 Has a Terrifying Problem... Let's Fix It @ActionRetro | Uploaded May 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
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THIS is a 1998 iMac G3 Rev B, which I think is the best of all the trayloaders for several important reasons. What's not great is the terrifying electric arcing sound that's coming from inside while it's running...

Let's fix it, and get it ready for an extremely rare CPU upgrade!

LINKS:
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🍎 MOOT Teardown Video (Extremely Helpful!): youtu.be/KyLqv8-gciQ
🍎 IFixit Guide: ifixit.com/Device/iMac_G3 (has slot loader and tray loader!)
🍎 Dielectric Grease: amzn.to/3nuWgvn
🍎 Flyback source: technotronic-dimensions.3dcartstores.com/6174Z-1003G-AppleMACIMAC-Monitor-flyback-new_p_46.html

(Amazon links are affiliated links)

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