iMac G5 (20-inch iSight) Take Apart — General Information 9
Opening the Computer
Apple authorized, desktop certied technicians only should ever remove the front bezel on the
iMac G5 (iSight). When the front bezel is removed, be sure to always ground yourself and follow
ESD-safe repair practices
Removing the front bezel requires using a special access card (part 922-7172) to release latches
located inside the upper corners of the front bezel. Slightly bending the upper quarter of the
access tool card will help engage the latch more securely.
As you are inserting the card to disengage the latch you should squeeze the top of the bezel,
that will help take pressure o of the latch and enable it to open easier. Note: If the bezel won’t
open, try cutting the card lengthwise into 3/4 inch or 1.5 cm strips. Insert the card again, aimed
straight up, and try again.
Once the card has been released it is safe to open the bezel. See the Front Bezel Take Apart
procedure for more information.
Access Tool Modication
If you wish to modify the access card tool, order kit 076-1213. The kit contains an access card and
a piece of EMI gasket that can be cut and added to the top of the card. The additional thickness
on the card will improve the chances of making contact with each bezel latch.
Remove the tape on the gasket to expose the sticky side of the gasket. Attach the sticky side 1.
of the EMI gasket to the top of the access card.