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32 - iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart
 I/O Port Covers
I/O Port Covers
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• No tools are required
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Position the computer in the service stand.
• Remove the user access plate.
• Remove the bottom housing.
• Remove the RJ-11 board
• Remove the logic board. 

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 iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart - 33
 I/O Port Covers
Procedure
1. Gently pull the I/O port covers off the logic board.
Warning:  Whenever the bottom housing is opened for service, you must do two things:
1.You must clean the original thermal film from all thermal interface ma\
ting surfaces, 
and reapply thermal paste to the mating surfaces on the thermal pipe.
2. You must tighten the four torx screws on the bottom housing to a mini\
mum of 17 
in.-lbs. Use a torque driver (service tool 076-0899) to ensure...

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34 - iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart
 AirPort Antenna Extension Cable
AirPort Antenna Extension 
Cable
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• No tools are required 
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Position the computer in the service stand.
• Remove the user access plate.
• Remove the bottom housing.
• Remove the RJ-11 board
• Remove the logic board. 

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 iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart - 35
 AirPort Antenna Extension Cable
Procedure
1. Release the extension cable from the plastic cable clips to remove the c\
able from the 
bottom housing.
Replacement Note:  Be careful not to pinch the antenna extension cable when 
replacing it.
Warning:  Whenever the bottom housing is opened for service, you must do two things:
1.You must clean the original thermal film from all thermal interface ma\
ting surfaces, 
and reapply thermal paste to the mating surfaces on the...

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36 - iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart
 Thermal Pad Installation
Thermal Pad Installation
Tools
• No tools are required.
• Thermal pad kit (076-0925) 
Part Location
Warning:  Whenever the logic board is separated from the bottom housing, you must 
install new thermal pads to two surfaces on the bottom housing. Failure to apply these 
pads whenever the logic board is separated from the bottom housing could cause these 
parts to overheat and could damage internal components. 
Note:  AFTER installing new thermal...

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 iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart - 37
 Thermal Pad Installation
Procedure 
1. Remove the old thermal pads from the bottom housing.  Note:  If you don’t see the two 
thermal pads on the bottom housing, check the under side of the logic board. The 
thermal pads may stick to the logic board. Always remove the old thermal pads, and 
install new pads if you are taking the unit apart to this level. 
2. Using the thermal pad kit, remove the clear protective backing from the new thermal  pads. 
3. Place the new...

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38 - iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart
 AC Line Filter
AC Line Filter 
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Torx-10 screwdriver
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Position the computer in the service stand.
• Remove the user access plate.
• Remove the bottom housing.
• Remove the RJ-11 board.
• Remove the logic board. 

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 iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart - 39
 AC Line Filter
Procedure
1. Peel the black insulator on the bottom housing back to access the AC line filter 
screws.
2. Remove two screws and lift the AC line filter from the bottom housing.  Note: The port 
plug may fall out of the AC filter port when you remove the AC line filter. Replace the 
plug into the opening on the bottom housing before reinstalling the AC line filter.  

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40 - iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart
 AC Line Filter
Warning:
 Whenever the bottom housing is opened for service, you must do two things:
1.You must clean the original thermal film from all thermal interface ma\
ting surfaces, 
and reapply thermal paste to the mating surfaces on the thermal pipe.
2. You must tighten the four torx screws on the bottom housing to a mini\
mum of 17 
in.-lbs. Use a torque driver (service tool 076-0899) to ensure that th\
e thermal pipe is 
firmly mated with the top base. If you...

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 iMac (USB 2.0)  Take Apart - 41
 Drive Carrier Assembly (Optical and Hard Drive)
Drive Carrier Assembly (Optical 
and Hard Drive)
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Torx-10 screwdriver
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Position the computer in the service stand with the door facing up.
• Remove the user access plate.
• Remove the bottom housing. 
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