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#*2 underneath oval grill (which can be gently pried open with a flat tip screwdriver), the 2 outermost screws | #*2 underneath oval grill (which can be gently pried open with a flat tip screwdriver), the 2 outermost screws | ||
#gently lift rear of cover; if there is resistance from the front, strike front of cover gently but firmly with heel of hand to release the latches | #gently lift rear of cover; if there is resistance from the front, strike front of cover gently but firmly with heel of hand to release the latches | ||
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| Remove metal mesh cover plate || | | Remove metal mesh cover plate || | ||
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**4 around the outer edge | **4 around the outer edge | ||
**2 on top | **2 on top | ||
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| Check capacitors || || | | Check capacitors || || | ||
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#Slide drive out | #Slide drive out | ||
#Put hard drive in Eval hard drive bin | #Put hard drive in Eval hard drive bin | ||
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| Test battery || | | Test battery || | ||
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#Replace with good battery if less than 3.6v | #Replace with good battery if less than 3.6v | ||
#Reinstall | #Reinstall | ||
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| Replace ram || 256MB, 2x128MB PC-100 SDRAM || | | Replace ram || 256MB, 2x128MB PC-100 SDRAM || | ||
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#Immediately insert Finnix CD | #Immediately insert Finnix CD | ||
#At the chime, press C key and hold until small underline cursor appears in upper left corner of display | #At the chime, press C key and hold until small underline cursor appears in upper left corner of display | ||
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| Record configuration || | | Record configuration || | ||
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**Finnix boot message shows CPU speed and detected memory size | **Finnix boot message shows CPU speed and detected memory size | ||
**HD size is known from installation | **HD size is known from installation | ||
− | ** | + | **Command to list the video controller: |
− | ** | + | ***'''lspci''' |
− | || | + | **Command to show CD/DVD model name: |
+ | ***'''cat /proc/ide/hdb/model''' | ||
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− | | Set HW date/time to UTC || || | + | | Set HW date/time to UTC || |
+ | *Set system clock with command | ||
+ | **'''date -u MMDDhhmmYYYY''' | ||
+ | ***'''MM''' month, '''DD''' day, '''hh''' hour, '''mm''' minute, '''YYYY''' year | ||
+ | ***hour and minute are GMT(UTC) time in 24 hour clock format; GMT time is local (Pacific) time plus 7 hours (summer,PDT) or 8 hours (winter, PST) | ||
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− | | Power down || || | + | | Power down || Use command: |
+ | *'''shutdown -h now''' | ||
+ | CD will be ejected automatically; | ||
+ | || | ||
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− | | | + | | Disconnect powercord, keyboard cable || || |
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− | | | + | | Replace bottom covers || |
+ | *Replace metal mesh cover plate; remember to use magnetized screwdriver | ||
+ | *Replace bottom cover | ||
+ | **Seat front first | ||
+ | **Make sure cover is seated flush all around | ||
+ | *Flip iMac right side up | ||
+ | || | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Install extra apps, as necessary || gnome-ppp, ogle-gui, k3b || | + | | Reconnect powercord, keyboard cable, network cable || || |
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Install Ubuntu || | ||
+ | # Push power button | ||
+ | # Simultaneously press keys '''Option+Apple+O+F''' | ||
+ | # When OpenFirmware prompt appears, type | ||
+ | #* '''boot enet:0,yaboot''' | ||
+ | #Respond with Enter key to all questions except these: | ||
+ | ## Automatically detect keyboard: '''No''' | ||
+ | ## Machine name: '''ubuntu''' | ||
+ | ## Time zone: '''Pacific''' | ||
+ | ##* Scroll down to '''Pacific''' with down-arrow key | ||
+ | ##* Press Enter | ||
+ | ## Full user name: '''oem''' | ||
+ | ## User login name '''oem''' | ||
+ | ## User password: '''freegeek''' | ||
+ | ## Verify user password: '''freegeek''' | ||
+ | ## Write partition information to disk: '''Yes''' | ||
+ | ## Additional software: '''Ubuntu Desktop''' | ||
+ | ##* Scroll down to '''Ubuntu Desktop''' item with down-arrow key | ||
+ | ##* Press space bar to select the item; an asterisk character appears in the brackets | ||
+ | ##* Press Enter | ||
+ | # When installation is complete, press Enter at final question and the computer will reboot automatically. | ||
+ | || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Install extra apps, as necessary || | ||
+ | * Use System->Administration->Synaptic Package Manager | ||
+ | * Select package '''gnome-ppp''' | ||
+ | * If the machine has a DVD drive, select package '''ogle-gui''' | ||
+ | * If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package '''k3b''' | ||
+ | || | ||
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| Test CD/DVD data and sound, and video if necessary || CD-RW test? || | | Test CD/DVD data and sound, and video if necessary || CD-RW test? || |
Revision as of 16:46, 24 September 2007
iMac Rebuild Table
Steps | Notes | Done |
Remove bottom cover |
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Remove metal mesh cover plate |
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Check capacitors | ||
Remove ram | Put ram in Eval DIMM box or Advanced Test Incoming box | |
Remove hard drive |
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Test battery |
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Replace ram | 256MB, 2x128MB PC-100 SDRAM | |
Replace hard drive | 20GB | |
Clean/dust inside | If necessary | |
Attach keyboard/mouse and powercord | Leave iMac upside down | |
Power on, boot Finnix CD |
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Record configuration |
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Set HW date/time to UTC |
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Power down | Use command:
CD will be ejected automatically; |
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Disconnect powercord, keyboard cable | ||
Replace bottom covers |
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Reconnect powercord, keyboard cable, network cable | ||
Install Ubuntu |
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Install extra apps, as necessary |
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Test CD/DVD data and sound, and video if necessary | CD-RW test? | |
Test/detect modem | ||
Close up the box | check for loose parts and cables | |
Clean outside cover | case, monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, mouse | |
Fill out and attach store tag | ||
Bundle iMac with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord | ||
Take it to store or store staging shelf |
Ubuntu Installation
Steps | Notes | Done |
Attach keyboard/mouse, network cable, power cord | ||
Power on, perform network boot | At boot chime, press and hold Option+Apple+O+F; at OpenFirmware prompt, enter boot enet:0,yaboot, then press Enter. |