Apple Desktop Computer manual Expansion Slots, Removing the Logic Board Assembly

C H A P T E R 4

RAM Expansion

This chapter tells how to gain access to the expansion slots in the iMac computer and describes the two types of RAM expansion: main RAM expansion and video RAM expansion.

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To get access to the expansion slots, the user must open up the bottom of the computer and remove the main logic board and processor module assembly.

IMPORTANT

The user should be reminded to observe the usual precautions to avoid damage to the electronic components due to static electricity. ▲

Removing the Logic Board Assembly

The steps in removing the logic board assembly are:

1.Place the computer face down on a soft cloth.

2.Remove the retaining screw and the bottom cover.

3.Unfasten the cables attached to the logic board assembly.

4.Remove the retaining screws.

5.Pull out the logic board assembly.

The following sections describe the steps.

Placing the Computer Face Down

To remove the logic board from the computer, the user must first gain access to the bottom of the computer by placing the computer face down on a soft cloth, as shown in Figure 4-1.

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