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Case and External Features

The Apple iMac computer is housed in a two-tone plastic case that includes the display. The separate keyboard and mouse are also designed in two-tone plastic.

The top of the case includes a built-in handle for carrying the computer. The handle can also be used to secure the computer using a cable and lock.

Figure 1-1 shows a front view of the computer.

Figure 1-1 Front view

The front of the case is dominated by the 15-inch display. The front also includes, below the display, the following features:

• CD-ROM drive opening, in the center, with a drawer eject button
• Stereo speakers, one on either side
• Infrared window, next to the speaker on the left side
• Two headphone jacks, next to the speaker on the right side
• Power button, green when on, amber in Sleep mode, located between the CD drive and the headphone jacks

Figure 1-2 Side view showing I/O bay

The back of the case contains the receptacle for the power cord and a small folding handle for use in removing the access cover on the bottom of the case.

The right side of the case, as viewed from the front, contains the I/O bay behind a hinged cover. Figure 1-2 is a side view showing the I/O bay with its cover open.

The I/O bay contains the following features:

• Sound input and output jacks
• Two USB ports
• Ethernet port
• Modem connector
• Access to programmer's buttons through two small openings (upper one for reset, lower one for NMI)

The bottom of the case has a hinged support that can be used to tilt the front of the computer upward by about 17 degrees.

The back portion of the bottom of the case is a removable plastic cover, retained by a screw, that can be removed to allow access to the main logic board and drive assembly. That entire assembly can be removed for installation of expansion RAM.