Apple eMac User Manual
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28 eMac Take Apart IVAD Cable Procedure 1.Discharge the CRT. Warning: This product contains high voltage and a high-vacuum picture tube. To prevent injury, review the Service Foundations course: “CRT Displays” for safety information. 2. Remove the screw (circled below) and then remove the metal cable cover. 3 . Remove the remaining two screws on the IVAD assembly.
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eMac Take Apart - 29 IVAD Cable 4. With the nylon probe tool or needlenose pliers, remove the glue from the connector. Note: If you find it difficult removing the glue use a heat gun to soften the glue a bit and then remove it. Disconnect the cable after removing the glue. 5 . Locate the other end of the IVAD cable.
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30 eMac Take Apart IVAD Cable 6. With the nylon probe tool or needlenose pliers, remove the glue from the cable connector. Note: If you find it difficult removing the glue use a heat gun to soften the glue a bit and then remove it. 7. Clip the cable tie. Disconnect the IVAD cable from the board.
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eMac Take Apart - 31 IVAD Cable IVAD Cable Replacement Procedure 1. Install the replacement IVAD cable. 2. Replace the cable tie (shown on the previous page). 3. Place hot glue on each end of the IVAD connector. 4. Reassemble the computer and test the system.
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32 eMac Take Apart AirPort Card Guide AirPort Card Guide Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Phillips #2 Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, do the following: • Place the computer face down on an ESD mat. • Remove the user access door. • Remove the feet. • Remove the rear housing.
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eMac Take Apart - 33 AirPort Card Guide• Discharge the CRT. • Remove the fan. • Remove the Faraday cage. • Remove the digital module assembly. Procedure 1. Remove the two screws connecting the guide to the chassis.
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34 eMac Take Apart AirPort Card Guide 2. Lift the AirPort card guide in the direction of the arrow to unhook the metal tabs (circled) on the chassis. Disconnect the antenna from the AirPort card guide Note: Tape the antenna to the bottom of the unit while in for service.
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eMac Take Apart - 35 LED LED Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Phillips #2 Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, do the following: • Place the computer face down on an ESD mat. • Remove the user access door. • Remove the feet. • Remove the rear housing. • Discharge the CRT.
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36 eMac Take Apart LED • Remove the fan. • Remove the Faraday cage. • Remove the digital module assembly. Procedure 1. Remove one screw and disconnect the LED cable. Important: The connector is very fragile, remove it gently. Lift the LED board off the LED reflector.
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eMac Take Apart - 37 LED2.Note: The LED consists of two parts; the LED board and the LED reflector (black plastic piece shown below). Remove the LED reflector from the bezel.