Apple eMac User Manual

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 Down Converter
Procedure
1. With the down converter still attached to the digital module, remove the screw shown 
below. 
2. Looking at the digital module from the back, remove the second screw. 

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 Down Converter3. Disconnect the down converter from the logic board by holding the board at the top 
and the bottom and gently rock the board in the direction of the arrow. 

 
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 Door Assembly Door Assembly  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. 
• Remove the fan. 

 
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 Door Assembly• Remove the Faraday cage.
• Remove the digital module assembly.  Procedure  1. Remove the two screws connecting the door to the front bezel.
2. Remove the door from the front bezel.
 Replacement Note:
   Transfer the serial number 
label on the inside of the door to the replacement door.  

 
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 Hard Drive  Hard Drive  Tools  This procedure requires the following tools:
• Phillips #2
• Jeweler’s #1 screwdriver   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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 Hard Drive• Remove the fan.
• Remove the Faraday cage.
• Remove the digital module assembly.  Procedure  1. Remove the three screws along the back of the hard drive.  

 
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 Hard Drive 2. WIth a screwdriver or plastic tool, pry the hard drive out of the hard drive carrier to 
access the power and data cables.  

 
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 Hard Drive3. Disconnect the hard drive power cable and the hard drive data cable. Remove the 
drive from the carrier. Notice there may be up to three thermal pads on the hard drive; 
two on the top and one along the side of the drive. You may discard the thermal pads 
on the top of the drive. If the pad along the side of the drive appears damaged, replace 
it. 

 
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 Hard Drive 4. Turn the hard drive over. WIth a jeweler’s screwdriver, remove the two screws on the 
black plastic cover and the two screws on the metal bracket. 
 Note:
   These two pieces 
need to be removed when returning the hard drive to Apple service. 

 
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 Hard Drive Carrier  Hard Drive Carrier   Tools  This procedure requires the following tools:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver  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. 
• Remove the fan.