iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart -
Midplane Assembly, No Optical
8. Locate the pull tab at the top of the computer. Pull the tab up to release the midplane
assembly from the display/bezel. Pull the inverter cable (in the top left corner) down
through the opening in the midplane. Set the midplane aside.
9. Important: Remove the highlighted parts from the midplane (hard drive, memory,
power supply, and the AirPort Extreme card if it is installed) before retuning the it to
Apple. Continue with the procedure for removal instructions.