iMac G4 17 800 MHz EMC 1936 Logic Board Assembly Replacement

Written By: Justin
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iMac G4 17 800 MHz EMC 1936 Logic Board Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Removing the logic board assembly to replace it with a new one.

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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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    • Gently remove the cables marked in red.

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    • Remove the three metal 10mm T-15 screws.

    • Remove the one nylon 10mm T-15 screw.

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    • Using thumbs and forefingers, firmly grasp the battery holder in one hand while grasping the metal bar in the other. Gently lift and pull the logic board to release it.

    i followed instructions and the logic board is stuck in there! can’t find any answers on the web either. any ideas?

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Conclusion

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

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Justin

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One comment

We need to say what cables to remove in step 6 of Logic Board Assembly

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