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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Display Panel 1
Note: If replacing a bad LCD display, you will also need to remove the lower EMI shield 
(if still attached), the display panel mounting brackets, and the LVDS cable as follows.
If attached, peel the lower EMI shield off the bottom edge of the display panel.
Using a torx T10 screwdriver, push the tape aside and remove two screws from the left side 
panel mounting bracket. Repeat for the other side. 
Peel back the tape where shown below, and disconnect the two white inverter-to-display 
cable connectors. 
 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Display Panel 2
To access the LVDS cable connector, peel back the black mylar tape that partially covers the 
LVDS connector. 
Remove the tape securing the LVDS connector to the panel connector. 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Display Panel 3
Pinch together the connector locking levers, and disconnect the LVDS cable connector. 
Return the panel to Apple. 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Display Panel 4
Replacing the LCD Display
Replace the LVDS cable on the rear of the display panel. 
Secure the LVDS cable with tape. 
If you are replacing the display, a piece of black mylar is enclosed in the box with the display 
module. The dotted lines below show the correct placement of the mylar. Note: The LVDS 
locking lever (on one side) should be covered by the mylar when positioned correctly. 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Display Panel 
Replace the right panel mounting bracket on the display panel with two screws.
Replace the left bracket on the display panel with two screws. 
Connect the two inverter-to-display cable connectors and tape them to the back of the 
display panel. Tape the middle inverter cable to the back of the display as well. 
 
Turn over the panel. If the lower EMI shield was removed, reattach the lower EMI shield 
across the bottom of the panel.
Position the panel into the rear housing. Make sure the inverter cable and the LVDS cable are 
accessible and not tucked under the panel.
Secure the panel with four T10 mounting screws.
Connect the inverter cable connector to the logic board.
Connect the LVDS cable connector to the logic board and secure it with two T6 screws.
Fold the EMI tape firmly over the left, top, and right edges of the display panel. Use the black 
stick to adhere the tape firmly and rub out wrinkles.
Replace the lower EMI shield.
Replace the front bezel.
Replace the access door.
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — LVDS Cable 
LVDS Display Cable
Tools
No tools are required to remove the LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) cable.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, follow steps for removing the following:
Access door
Front bezel
Lower EMI shield
LCD Display
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — LVDS Cable 
Remove the LVDS Cable
Locate the LVDS cable on the back side of the display panel. Remove the piece of tape 
(circled) that secure the cable to the panel.  To access the connector, peel back the black 
mylar tape that partially covers the LVDS connector. 
Remove the tape securing the LVDS connector to the panel connector. 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — LVDS Cable 
Pinch together the connector locking levers, and disconnect the LVDS cable connector. 3. 
						

							
iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — LVDS Cable 
Replacing the LVDS Cable
Position the LVDS cable on the back of the display panel as shown. 
Connect the LVDS cable connector. When connected correctly the locking levers will secure 
the connector and it cannot be disconnected without depressing the levers.
Secure the LVDS cable to the panel with one strip of tape. 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — LVDS Cable 0
Replace the display panel. Note: If you are replacing the display, a piece of black mylar is 
enclosed in the box with the display module. The dotted lines below show the correct 
placement of the mylar. The LVDS locking lever (on one side) will be covered by the mylar 
when positioned correctly. 
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Replace the lower EMI shield.
Replace the front bezel.
Replace the access door.
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