iMac Intel 17" Access Door Replacement

Written By: Andrew Bookholt
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iMac Intel 17" Access Door Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

1

Time Required

2 - 5 minutes

Introduction

Remove the access door to replace RAM chips and remove your front bezel.

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    • Loosen the two captive Phillips screws securing the access door to the iMac.

    • Remove the access door from the iMac.

    • Before beginning the repair, unplug the computer and press and hold the power switch for 20-30 seconds, to discharge internal capacitors.

    That is a really, really unnecessarily complex way of fitting a new hard drive. Thanks, but no thanks...

    annax -

    Quote from annax:

    That is a really, really unnecessarily complex way of fitting a new hard drive. Thanks, but no thanks...

    annax, if you can suggest a simpler way we're all ears!

    Jake Simmonds -

    I found this guide to be very useful. The installation was super easy, especially since I've never opened my iMac before. I was able to skip steps 6, 7, 9, 10 and 14. Wish I had one of those long skinny magnetic torx screwdriver's though. I had to use duct tape to hold the screws on the end of the bit for step 12.

    I used this opportunity to vacuum out the dust with mini attachments. Much needed after 3 years ;0)

    Awesome site!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and saving me time and $$$!

    Eric Patten -

    Yes I did it! thanks for this very good manual

    Philippe d Anfray -

Conclusion

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

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Andrew Bookholt

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One comment

great job Andrew

Levi Madgamer -