Apple imac 17 inch late 2006 User Manual

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Access Tool Modification
If you wish to modify the access card tool, order kit 076-1213. The kit contains an access card and 
a piece of EMI gasket that can be cut and added to the top of the card. The additional thickness 
on the card will improve the contact with each bezel latch.Remove the tape on the gasket to expose the sticky side of the gasket. Attach the sticky side 
1.  
of the EMI gasket to the top of the access card. 
Cut the EMI...

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Using packing tape, or something equivalent, fold the tape over the EMI gasket to attach the 
3. 
gasket to the card. 
Bend the card at a slight angle at the top to make sure the card makes contact with each 
4.  
latch. 
Refer to 
5.  Removing the Front Bezel for the complete procedure. 

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EMI Shielding
The iMac enclosure is wrapped in EMI shielding that is easily torn and damaged. To maintain a 
properly shielded unit, you must repair all accidental tears and cracks to the shielding by 
covering them with EMI tape.  Order EMI tape, part number 922-4786 (a long, thin strip) or 
922-5026 (short, wide strips). 
 
Cover nicks, such as the those shown below, with EMI tape. Pay particular attention to the EMI 
shielding inside the...

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Lower EMI Shield
EMI tape covers the top and sides of the display panel, and the lower EMI shield covers the logic 
board along the bottom of the unit. The EMI tape and lower EMI shield are easily damaged when 
removed, and removal is necessary in order to access most components within the unit. 
Should the EMI tape that seals the display, or the EMI shield covering the bottom of the 
enclosure (see photo below) accidentally tear, use EMI tape...

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What’s New
29 October 2007
A note was added to the Logic Board Replacement section to inform service providers to install the 
iMac Firmware Update 1.2 (or later)For proper performance and reliability of the Intel Core 2 Duo processors, apply the iMac 
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firmw

are update after replacing the logic board. The firmware update also allows Apple 
service to consolidate the version 1 and version 2 logic boards. Refer to Kbase article: 
Firmware...

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31 October 2006
Troubleshooting has been updated with a new symptom, “
•  Fans running at full speed after 
computer turns on.” Note: The customer may have entered a diagnostic mode that causes 
the fans to run at full speed. This symptom is very easy to resolve at the customer level.
29 September 2006
Photos of the EMI tape (922-44786 and 922-5026), used to repair torn and damaged EMI 
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shielding, have been added to the EMI Shielding section...

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Access Door
Tools 
Phillips #2 screwdriver
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ESD-safe workstation and mat      
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Soft, clean towel or cloth
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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, lay the computer down so the panel is face down and the bottom is facing 
you.
Part Location 

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Removing the Access Door
Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws that 
1.  
secure the memory access door. Remove the access door. 
Replacing the Access Door
Make sure the memory ejector tabs are in the closed position before attaching the access 
1.  
door.
Position the access door on the rear housing over the memory compartment. 
2.  
Lift the stand out of the way. 
3. 
Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to...