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eMac RAM Door Replacement

Device	eMac
Difficulty	Very easy
Time	5 - 10 minutes
Steps	1

This guide is by Chris Green on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

The eMac includes a user service door that allows access to the RAM, AirPort card, and clock battery. It's incredibly easy to remove.

Tools: Phillips #2 Screwdriver

Step 1 :: Door Removal

• It should be noted that these guides are written based on a late-model eMac (2005, 1.42GHz, DDR). They will differ slightly from the older model eMacs that use PC-133 RAM.
• Lay the eMac screen-down on a flat surface. I've found it convenient to use a carpeted floor because the computer is so heavy.
• Remove the single phillips #2 screw on the RAM door, and remove the door
• The screw is captive in the door, so don't worry about losing it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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