Apple imac 17 inch flat panel User Manual
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© 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Service Source iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) \ Updated 2003 June 3
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© 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Service Source Take Apart iMac (17-inch Flat Panel)
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iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) Take Apart - 1 Tools Tools The following tools are recommended for the take apart procedures. • service repair kit (076-0900) includes: – the service stand (076-0898) – diagnostic cables (076-0897) • thermal paste (922-4757) • torque driver (076-0899) • 1.5 mm hex driver (for LCD bezel screws) • phillips #0 screwdriver) • torx screwdriver set (6, 8, 10, 15, 25) • plastic flatblade screwdriver or stylus • needlenose pliers • ESD wriststrap and mat Service Stand
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2 - iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) Take Apart Tools 1. Support the computer by neck and the base (A). Gently position the computer in the service stand with the flat panel facing up (B). 2. Note: The base of the computer can be rotated when servicing internal parts.
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iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) Take Apart - 3 User Access Plate User Access Plate Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, do the following: • Position the computer in the service stand.
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4 - iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) Take Apart User Access Plate Procedure 1. Loosen the four captive screws on the access panel. 2. Remove the panel by grabbing onto two captive screws and lift the panel off the base.
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iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) Take Apart - 5 AirPort Card AirPort Card Tools This procedure requires no tools. Part Location Preliminary Steps Before you begin, do the following: • Position the computer in the service stand. • Remove the user access plate.
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6 - iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) Take Apart AirPort Card Procedure 1. Unplug all cables from the computer except the power cord. 2. Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching metal before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation and closed the computer. 3. Touch a metal surface inside the computer to...
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iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) Take Apart - 7 Memory, SO-DIMM (user-installable) Memory, SO-DIMM (user- installable) Tools No tools are required for this procedure. Part Location Note: The user-installable memory slot is identified as Slot J22 by Apple Hardware Test and Apple System Profiler. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, do the following: • Position the computer in the service stand. • Remove the user access plate. Note: There are two RAM expansion slots on the computer. One...
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8 - iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) Take Apart Memory, SO-DIMM (user-installable) Procedure 1. Unplug all cables from the computer except the power cord. 2. Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching metal before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation and closed the computer. 3. Touch a metal surface...