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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —Logic Board 91
3. 
At the top of the heatsink, remove the two T6 screws that attach the logic board support 
brackets (clips) to the chassis. Note: The L–shaped support brackets must be removed and 
transferred to the heatsink on the replacement logic board.  
Holding the board on each side, lift it up and toward the top of the computer. 
4.   Note: Remove 
the memory module from the slot before returning the board to Apple   
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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —Logic Board 92
Replacing the Logic Board
Replacement Note: iMac Firmware Update 1.2 (or later) Required
For proper performance and reliability of the Intel Core 2 Duo processors, apply the iMac 
firmware update after replacing the logic board. Refer to KBase article: Firmware updates for 
Intel-based Macs.
See the following section on 
1.   compatibility to order the replacement part by EEE code.
Position all the logic board cables out of the way so the logic board...

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —Logic Board 93
Make sure the hard drive sensor and the sensor cable are attached to the side of the hard 
5. 
drive. Route the sensor cable under the chassis and connect it to the logic board.  
Connect the optical drive sensor cable, optical flex cable, optical clip, and replace the optical 
6.  
clip screws.   

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —Logic Board 94
Using a T10 torx screwdriver, replace the seven screws on the board. Always install the 
7.  
machine screws before installing the self-tapping screws.   

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —Logic Board 95
Connect the cables to the connectors on the logic board.  
8.  
  
Connect the AirPort and Bluetooth antennas.
9. 
Replace the speakers.
10.  
Replace the IR board and connect the IR cable.
11 .  
Replace the display panel.
12.  
Replace the lower EMI shield.
13 .  
Replace the front bezel.
14.  
Replace the memory access door.
15 .  
Checking Compatibility between Logic Board and AirPort Card
The iMac (Late 2006) computers were built with a number of...

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —Logic Board 96
To locate the EEE code on the logic board, locate the memory slot inside the computer. Locate 
the last four digits in the serial number. Drop the last digit, in this case, the letter “A.” The EEE code 
is the next three digits. In this case the EEE code is “WZH.”   

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —Logic Board 97
EEE Code Table
Use the table below to identify the logic board and AirPort Extreme card EEE codes for the iMac 
system. Order the correct service part based upon the corresponding EEE code. The table is 
available in Knowledge Base article 305112	-	iMac	(Late	2006):	AirPort	Card	Differences.
iMac ModelLogic Board 
Part #Logic Board 
EEE CodeAirPort 
Extreme Card 
Part #AirPort 
Extreme Card 
EEE Code
iMac (20-inch Late 
2006) 661-4108, 
Board , Logic,...

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —Logic Board 98
iMac ModelLogic Board 
Part #Logic Board 
EEE CodeAirPort 
Extreme Card 
Part #AirPort 
Extreme Card 
EEE Code
iMac (20-inch Late 
2006) 661-4295, 
Board , Logic, 
2.33 GHz, 128XYH 
XYJ
661-4289, 
B661-4289, 
J661-4289, 
KH661-4289, 
PA661-4289, 
Z661-4289WQX
 
WQY  
WQZ 
WR2 
WR0 
WR1
iMac (20-inch Late 
2006 661-4296, 
Board , Logic, 
2.16 GHz, 256XYF 
XYG
661-4289, 
B661-4289, 
J661-4289, 
KH661-4289, 
PA661-4289, 
Z661-4289WQX
 
WQY  
WQZ 
WR2 
WR0...

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —AC Power Inlet 99
AC Power Inlet
Tools
Torx T10 screwdriver
• 
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
A
•  ccess door
F
•  ront bezel
Lower EMI shield
• 
Display Pane
•  l
Sp
•  eakers
Hard driv
•  e
Logic boar
•  d
CPU Fa
•  n
Part Location 

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart —AC Power Inlet 100
Removing the AC Line Filter 
1.  Using a torx T10 screwdriver, remove the three self-tapping screws from the power inlet and 
the machine screw from the ground cable . Remove the EMI tape on the filter.   
Disconnect the AC filter cable from the power supply. Notice the routing of the AC filter 
2.  
cable under the chassis. 
Lift the AC filter out of the rear housing.  
3. 
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