iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010) Take Apart — General Information 125
2010-09-09
General Information

Opening the Unit

• The iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010) has a glass panel that attaches to the front, which must be
removed prior to replacing any module on the unit.
• Impor tant: The glass panel should only be removed by Apple-authorized technicians.
Read and follow all of the cleaning and handling recommendations to prevent damaging
the glass and LCD panel.
• Follow ESD precautions when the front bezel and the LCD display are removed.

Required Tools

Special tools are required to remove, handle and clean the glass panel, such as the following.
• ESD-safe workstation, including an ESD mat and wrist or heel strap
• ESD bags (for storing ESD-sensitive parts while removed from unit)
• Magnetized Torx T10 screwdriver
• Magnetized Torx T8 screwdriver
• Magnetized Torx T6 screwdriver
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Black stick (nylon probe, Apple part #922-5065) or other non-conductive nylon or plastic
at-blade tool
• Kapton tape
• Magnifying glass, for reading serial number etched on bottom of stand
• Digital volt meter (for troubleshooting)
• Soft, clean towel or cloth (to protect display and removed parts from scratches)
For more information about tools, refer to:
kBase #HT3452: Hand Tools for Desktop and Portable Repairs
In addition, the following software programs are required for troubleshooting:
• Apple Ser vice Diagnostic (ASD), version 3S140 or later
• Apple Hardware Test (AHT), version 3A202 or later
• Bluetooth Ser vice Diagnostic (BSD)