iMac G3 Screen Bezel

Description

This is a 3D model of the screen bezel for a slot-loading iMac G3.The inner screen bezel of these computers deteriorates over time, becoming yellow and brittle; very few iMacs seem spared from this fate. As this part holds the heavy CRT, it will need replacing sooner or later.Note that this model is not intended to be a perfect replica of the original part. Instead, it has been redesigned for easy 3D printing and for strength as a printed part. This means the ribs, constant thickness, and other typical features for injection-molded parts have been replaced by larger volumes where possible, in an attempt to make the print stronger.Project link: GithubFeaturesDesigned for 3D printingDrop-in replacementCompatible with the original CRTSame look as the original partSupport this projectThe model is made available free of charge under the CC-BY-NC 4.0 (non-commercial) license. If this project has been useful to you and you want to help me paying back all the plastic that went into the development of this bezel, you can always buy me a coffee!Print instructionsI strongly recommend printing in ABS, ASA or similar, as the iMac gets hot when used. PETG might be just good enough, but I cannot guarantee this.Please do NOT print this in PLA.Keep in mind the CRT weighs about 8 kg and is a fragile vacuum tube: make sure you have a well-tuned printer (i.e. check layer adhesion, extrusion, ...) and use dry filament for strong results. Also be warned that these CRTs can remain charged up to…