Apple imac 17 inch late 2006 User Manual

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Replacing the Front Bezel
Position the front bezel near the top edge of the unit and connect the two camera board 
1.  
connectors.
Make sure the black EMI shielding along the top of the LCD panel is not in the way of the 
2.  
locking mechanisms when you lower the front bezel onto the computer. Use a black stick to 
press (re-stick) the EMI shielding along the top of the panel.  
Wrap the cables with kapton tape then tuck the cables neatly into the channel on the rear 
3. 
housing.  
						

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Make sure the memory ejector levers are in the closed position (as shown) before lowering 
4.  
the front bezel over the ejectors. 
Continue to lower the font bezel down and press the top corners of the front bezel to 
5. 
connect the latches. Note: Check that the latches are connected by lifting the front bezel at 
each corner.
Replace the four bezel screws along the bottom of the computer.
6.  
Replace the access door and tighten the two captive screws.
7.  
Install any removed DIMMS after the unit is fully assembled. 
8.   Important: Memory DIMMs 
must be installed by hand. Do not use the memory ejector levers to install memory. 
						

							iMac (17-inch Late 2006) Take Apart — Camera Board 33
Camera Board
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a T6 screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, follow steps for remove:A
•  ccess door
M
•  emory
F
•  ront bezel
Part Location 
						

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Removing the Camera Board
The camera board and cables are visible as you lift the front bezel off the computer. 
1.  
Remove any kapton tape wrapped around the cables. Disconnect the camera and 
2.  
microphone cables.  
						

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3. 
Using a T6 screwdriver, remove the two camera board mounting screws.  
Pull the camera board straight out of the lens aperture opening in the bezel. 
4.  
 
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Replacing the Camera Board
Carefully insert the camera lens in the bezel opening. 
1.   
2.   Install the camera board to the bezel with two T6 mounting screws.
Replace the front bezel.
3. 
Replace the access door.
4.  
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							iMac (17-inch Late 2006)  Take Apart — Lower EMI Shield — 37
Lower EMI Shield
Tools
Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool).
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove:
Access doo
•  r
Front beze
•  l
Part Location 
						

							iMac (17-inch Late 2006)  Take Apart — Lower EMI Shield — 38
Removing the Lower EMI Shield
Carefully peel the lower EMI shield off the bottom edge and side of the rear housing. Use a 
1.  
black stick to help peel back the shield. 
If replacing a torn or damaged lower EMI shield, peel the lower EMI shield off the bottom 
2.  
edge of the display. 
Replacing the Lower EMI Shield
Position the lower EMI shield over the bottom of the unit so that the holes in the shield are 
1.  
properly aligned.
Press the sticky, top edge of the EMI shield onto the bottom side of the display panel. The 
2.  
crease in the EMI shield should align with the edge of the panel. 
Fold down the EMI shield and press it firmly over the bottom edge of the rear housing. Use a 
3. 
black stick to rub out wrinkles and ensure that the EMI shield adheres firmly along all edges.
Replace the front bezel.
4.  
Replace the access door.
5.  
						

							iMac (17-inch Late 2006) Take Apart — IR Board 39
IR Board
Tools
Torx T8 screwdriver (magnetized)
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove:
Access doo
•  r
Front beze
•  l
Lower EMI shiel
•  d
Part Location 
						

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Removing the IR Board
Disconnect the IR cable from the IR board.  
1.  
2.   Using a Torx T6 screwdriver, remove the two IR screws. Lift the IR board from its mounting 
bracket. 
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