Apple imac 17 inch late 2006 User Manual

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Removing the Optical Drive
1.  Disconnect the sensor cable from the temperature sensor on top of the optical drive and 
remove the two T10 screws from the optical drive clip on the logic board. 
Note
2.   : Make sure to use a needlenose pliers with teeth to remove the optical drive. The pliers 
must have a textured surface to properly grasp the optical drive release tabs. 
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Locate the black tabs at each side of the plastic optical drive mounting bracket. Starting at 
3. 
the release tab that is furthest from the logic board, grasp the tab with needlenose pliers, 
and flex the tab toward the optical drive flexible cable. (Note: This graphic shows a different 
iMac model, but the removal procedure is the same for each model.) Use one finger 
underneath the edge of the optical drive to gently lift up that corner of the...

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Warning
4.   : iMac main logic boards returned with physical damage such as scratches, fractures, 
or broken or missing components caused by improper servicing may be classified as 
customer abuse. When using a tool to release the latches, be careful not to apply pressure to 
the logic board or it may be damaged. 
 
While avoiding the logic board, grasp the tab with needlenose pliers, and flex the tab toward 
the optical drive. Use one finger...

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Caution:
5.   Never press down on or grasp the body (silver) of the optical drive when removing 
or installing it. Depressing the body of the optical drive could damage the mechanism. Grasp 
the optical drive by its mounting bracket only.
Lift the rear of the drive and pull the front bezel of the drive straight back and out of the disc 
6.  
opening in the rear housing.
7.   If replacing a bad optical drive, use a T6 torx screwdriver to remove two...

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Replacing the Optical Drive
If removed, install the optical drive board to the optical drive with two T6 screws.
1.  
Insert the optical drive “bezel-end-first” into the opening in the housing. Be sure to align the 
2.  
two guide holes in the front bezel with guide posts at each end of the bezel opening. 
 
Push down on the black mounting bracket to lock the optical drive securely into place on 
the chassis.  
Caution: Never press down on or grasp...

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Hard Drive
Tools
Torx T8 screwdriver (magnetized)
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Flat-blade screwdriver
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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, follow steps for removing the following:
Access doo
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Front beze
•  l
Lower EMI shiel
•  d
LCD Displa
•  y
Part Location 

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Remove the Hard Drive
Disconnect the hard drive sensor from the top of the hard drive. 
1.  
Position yourself at the base of the computer closest to the stand.
2.  
Pull in on the edge of the mounting bracket until you feel it release from the chassis. Pull 
3. 
HARD! The hard drive bracket will release on the end near your hands.   

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Disconnect the hard drive power and data cables. Set the hard drive aside. 
4.  
Transfer the temperature sensor from the bad drive to the replacement hard drive. 
5.  Note: 
If you are replacing a hard drive, also remove the mounting bracket and the mounting pins 
shown in the following steps.   

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6.
  Using a T8 torx screwdriver, remove two screws and the mounting bracket from the drive. 
7.  Using a T8 torx screwdriver, remove two mounting pins from the other side of the drive. 
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