iMac G4 17 800 MHz EMC 1936 Bottom Plate Housing Replacement

Written By: Justin
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iMac G4 17 800 MHz EMC 1936 Bottom Plate Housing Replacement

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

5

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Remove bottom housing to reveal the inside of the iMac.

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    • Unplug all the cables from the computer, including the power cable. Lay the computer face-down, supporting the neck and base with a soft cloth under the screen.

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    • Loosen the four Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Carefully remove the base access panel.

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    • Remove the four 25mm T-15 screws.

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    • Open the housing plate.

    • Be gentle with the wires still connected to the logic board so as not to ruin the cables.

    • A fixed plug connector between the logic board and upper unit will cause some resistance. Pull gently but firmly.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Justin

Member since: 05/10/11

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One comment

If you do this - don't you still need to apply a fresh coat of thermal paste to the exposed ends of the two heat-sink posts (that separate when you open a G4 flatpanel this far) - my understanding was that the machine would overheat and you'd be left with didley squat!!

Gregg :O)

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