iMac G4 17 800 MHz EMC 1936 Drive Carrier Assembly Replacement

Written By: Courtney
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iMac G4 17 800 MHz EMC 1936 Drive Carrier Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

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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.

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    • Remove the 2 torx 10mm screws on the EMI shield

    • Carefully remove shield and copper tape

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    • Remove the 4 10mm torx screws attatched to the drive carrier.

    • The drive carrier includes optical drive and hard drive.

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    • Grasp the carrier with both hands on each side.

    • Remove the carrier by lifting up and out.

    • Pull gently but firmly. The carrier is meant to fit snugly.

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    • Flip the removed carrier to the right and pull out power cables.

Conclusion

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

Author

Courtney

Member since: 06/10/11

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2 comments

What two screws in step 6

David Hunter -

We need a "action" shot; we need to show an actual screwdriver unscrewing the screw.

David Hunter -