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<blockquote data-quote="pm-r" data-source="post: 1702493" data-attributes="member: 175845"><p>You really don't need any anti-static gloves to replace the PRAM battery in those iMacs.</p><p></p><p>You can do it through the RAM access cover with it removed of course and a long bladed screwdriver. Just flip the iMac over onto a soft towel and the memory cover at the top.</p><p></p><p>To make replacement and removal easier, I used one of those flexible push-button tong pickup devices you can usually get at a dollar store to grab the loosened battery, and place the new one on the top of the holding prongs and then push it into place with the screwdriver.</p><p></p><p>MAKE NOTE OF THE POLARITY AND DIRECTION BEFORE YOU REMOVE IT COMPLETELY. And keep the same polarity on the replacement battery.</p><p></p><p>EDIT:</p><p>PS: I'm sorry I completely missed you had already said you were going to use the "access door" method somehow. Good thinking and it works well. Just don't drop the battery when it's loose!!! And you're free from any high voltage if you restrict yourself to that area inside that iMac.</p><p></p><p>BTW: What shape is its hard drive which could be associated with the trouble you're having with it???</p><p></p><p>PPS: The flex tongs like these or similar:</p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magic-Hands-Long-Spring-Flexible-Tongs-For-Sink-Drain-Pipe-Cleaner-Picker-24-2-/351123129464" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magic-Hands-Long-Spring-Flexible-Tongs-For-Sink-Drain-Pipe-Cleaner-Picker-24-2-/351123129464</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pm-r, post: 1702493, member: 175845"] You really don't need any anti-static gloves to replace the PRAM battery in those iMacs. You can do it through the RAM access cover with it removed of course and a long bladed screwdriver. Just flip the iMac over onto a soft towel and the memory cover at the top. To make replacement and removal easier, I used one of those flexible push-button tong pickup devices you can usually get at a dollar store to grab the loosened battery, and place the new one on the top of the holding prongs and then push it into place with the screwdriver. MAKE NOTE OF THE POLARITY AND DIRECTION BEFORE YOU REMOVE IT COMPLETELY. And keep the same polarity on the replacement battery. EDIT: PS: I'm sorry I completely missed you had already said you were going to use the "access door" method somehow. Good thinking and it works well. Just don't drop the battery when it's loose!!! And you're free from any high voltage if you restrict yourself to that area inside that iMac. BTW: What shape is its hard drive which could be associated with the trouble you're having with it??? PPS: The flex tongs like these or similar: [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magic-Hands-Long-Spring-Flexible-Tongs-For-Sink-Drain-Pipe-Cleaner-Picker-24-2-/351123129464[/url] [/QUOTE]
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