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imacman11 · Jan 16, 2003, 07:33 PM

I.have.a.classic.that.I.want.to.take.apart.and.put .INTO.an.aquarium(not.make.one)...However,I'm.not. sure.which.starshaped.tool.fits.into.the.screws.to .open.that.badboy.up...any.help.would.be.great.

ALso,sorry.for.the.periods...spacebar.doesnt.work.

smic · Jan 17, 2003, 12:56 AM

i forget its either a
torx 15
or
torx5

costs like 5 bucks

imacman11 · Jan 17, 2003, 01:47 PM

cool....know.where.i.can.get.one?

Paco500 · Jan 17, 2003, 03:16 PM

It's a Torx15 and you can get it at most any hardware store. Make sure it's a long narrow bit, not a little bit that fits into the end of a multi-bit screwdriver as it will probably be too wide to fit in the hole. I'd take the classic to Home Depot or Sears and try one on for size.

If you are really desperate, you could probably use a small flathead screwdriver to get them out, but the T-15 would make your life easy.

:XI: · Jan 17, 2003, 05:33 PM

i'd be more concerned with getting that spacebar working...

smic · Jan 17, 2003, 05:37 PM

i just took mine to the store to get the screws out, instead of buying it
but then when i went to buy one they were sold out at 3 different stores
strange

imacman11 · Jan 17, 2003, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by :XI::
i'd be more concerned with getting that spacebar working...

heh... yeah... im working on it... actually finally have some money

mikellanes · Jan 17, 2003, 06:59 PM

looks like its working now, congrats!

Jasoco · Jan 28, 2003, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by imacman11:
I.have.a.classic.that.I.want.to.take.apart.and.put .INTO.an.aquarium(not.make.one)...

Chemicals in the boards and casing will kill the fish. Especially that grey paint inside the case.

imacman11 · Jan 29, 2003, 12:23 AM

dammit...i cant win... nothing will work inside...

Peter Panther · Mar 14, 2003, 02:06 AM

1
[x] you need to pay your cute domainname really soon now :

Domain: THEMACGOD.COM
Created on 01-31-2000
Expires on 01-31-2003

2
Wouldn't it be fun (though challenging) to get the Mac watertight and run it under water ?

3
Wouldn't the fish be really impressed and think you're an �berGeek ?

iamnid · Mar 18, 2003, 11:25 PM

screw the fish... you obviously aren't planning to use the classic again so just dump it into the aquarium with all the internals inside... who cares! Much less work!

Jasoco · Mar 18, 2003, 11:49 PM

Edit: Nevermind. I just replied with the same "Chemical" reply as before. I completely forgot I was here. LOL.

Anyway....

Xyphoid Process · Mar 23, 2003, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by Jasoco:
Chemicals in the boards and casing will kill the fish. Especially that grey paint inside the case.

What about getting the Mac shrink wrapped? You might be able to convince a bookstore or computer store to do it. Once it's wrapped in plastic and air-tight, chances are that it might be inert enough for the tank.

sunrunnerfire · Apr 18, 2003, 09:56 PM

The condensation inside the computer would kill it in short order.... you need to do two things to get it to work:

1. Get the mac either shrink-wrapped or otherwise "encased"

2. Make some sort of "snorkel" to allow the air to circulate and thusly remove the condensation problem.

....hope it works for you

iamnid · May 1, 2003, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by sunrunnerfire:
The condensation inside the computer would kill it in short order.... you need to do two things to get it to work:

1. Get the mac either shrink-wrapped or otherwise "encased"

2. Make some sort of "snorkel" to allow the air to circulate and thusly remove the condensation problem.

....hope it works for you

I don't think he really cares about condensation killing the computer -- he's trying to put it in a fish tank not use it. Secondly, if he was so worried about using it again... he certainly wouldn't encase it in anything... kinda tough to use something that's been encased in plastic.