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