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iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart General Information
Important Things to Know
1. All customer removable screws are brass colored (except for some fan screws
on earlier units which use torx screws). Do not remove screws unless they are
brass colored, or you will void your warranty.
2.
Important:
Ground yourself when working on the computer. The procedure will show
you how to ground yourself.
3. A magnetized “L”-shaped Phillips screwdriver is included with the replacement part.
4. The midplane is no longer offered as a service part or as a Do-it-Yourself repair. Most
parts on the midplane are now available as individual service parts.
5. The display/bezel parts no longer offered as a service or DIY repair. The display and
front bezel are offered separately.
6. Additional items are included with these service parts:
Back Cover
• Two blank labels are included with the replacement back cover. Copy the serial
number and Ethernet number off the bottom of the computer’s foot and attach the
new labels to the bottom of the replacement foot. The back cover take apart
procedure will show you where to attach the labels.
Logic Board
• Syringe with thermal compound
• Alcohol cleaning wipe
• A new pre-printed Ethernet label is included with the midplane. Attach the sticker to
the bottom of the computer’s foot, above the existing label.
• A blank serial number label is included with the midplane. Copy the serial number
off the bottom of the computer’s foot and attach the new label to the midplane. The
midplane take apart procedure will show you where to attach the label.
7. Do not pull on individual wires when disconnecting a part; pull on the connector.
8. A screw chart is attached at the end of this document. Use the chart to identify screw
type and screw locations.