Apple imac 17 inch late 2006 cd User Manual

 Service Source
© 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
iMac
iMac (17-inch Mid 2006) and  
iMac (17-inch Late 2006 CD)
24 April 2007 

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iMac
Contents
General Information 5
Product View 5
Note About Images in This Manual 
5
Tools  Required 6
Serial Number Location   7
Safety 
8
Opening the Computer 9
Access Tool Modification 9
EMI Shielding   12
Lower EMI Shield  13
What’s New  16
23 April 2007 16
12 January 2007  16
31 October  2006 16
3 October  2006 16
2 October 2006  16
6 September 2006  16
11 July 2006 17
5 July 2006  17
Take Apart
Access Door  19
Memory  2
1
Front Bezel  2
4
Camera Board  3
3
Lower EMI Shield  3
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IR Board  3...

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LVDS Display Cable 56
Inverter  6
1
Speakers  6
4
Optical Drive  6
7
Hard Drive  7
4
Power Supply  7
9
Logic Board  8
7
CPU Fan  9
2
Optical Drive Fan  9
4
Hard Drive Fan  9
6
AC Power Inlet  9
8
Ambient Light Sensor Board  10
2
Clutch Mechanism  10
6
AirPort Antenna  11
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Camera Cable 113
Chassis  11
7
Rear Housing  12
0
Troubleshooting
General Information  122
Serial Number  122
Power On Self Test (POST )  122
DDR Memory  123
How to Reset the System Management Controller  (SMC) 124
Diagnostic...

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AirPort 144
IR Remote  145
IR Sensor/Receiver  146
Built-in iSight Camera  147
Speakers  149
Mouse  150
Keyboard  151
Error Beep(s)  152
USB  153
Views
Upper Exploded View  156
Lower Exploded View 157
Screw Chart  158
Screw Chart Page 1  158
Screw Chart Page 2  15
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — General Information 
General Information
Product View
Note About Images in This Manual
Because a pre-production model was used for most of the images shown in this manual, you may 
notice small differences in appearance between the image pictured and the computer you are 
servicing. However, although the appearance differs, the steps and sequence are the same unless 
noted. 

iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — General Information 
Tools Required
The following tools are required to service the computer. Note that a special access card (part 
922-7172) is required to open the front bezel.
ESD-safe workstation and mat
Soft, clean towel or cloth (to protect the display and removed parts from scratches)
Access card (part 922-7172)
Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool)
Phillips #1 screwdriver
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Torx T8...

iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — General Information 
Serial Number Location 
iMac serial numbers are located on the bottom of the computer stand.  Note: iMac computers 
using Intel processors will not have the G5 listed in the configuration (as shown below).  

iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — General Information 
Safety
Warning: When the iMac is under power, be aware that the power supply contains high voltages 
that pose a potential hazard to your personal safety. Never work on or near the power supply 
with the unit powered on, and as a further precaution always make sure the unit is unplugged 
when working on it with the front bezel removed.
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE 
Text or photographs marked by this symbol indicate that a potential...

iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — General Information 
Opening the Computer
Apple authorized, desktop certified technicians only should ever remove the front bezel on the 
iMac. When the front bezel is removed, be sure to always ground yourself and follow ESD-safe 
repair practices
Removing the front bezel requires using a special access card (part 922-7172) to release latches 
located inside the upper corners of the front bezel. Slightly bending the upper quarter  of the 
access...

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Cut the EMI gasket to the edge of the access card. 
Using packing tape, or something equivalent, fold the tape over the EMI gasket to attach the 
gasket to the card. 
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