iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 Fan Replacement

Written By: Andrew Optimus Goldheart
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iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 Fan Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

4

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the fan cable's connector from its socket on the logic board.

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    • Peel the black tape connecting the fan to the exhaust duct back slightly.

    • Leave the tape in place on the exhaust duct—you only need to expose the joint to free the fan.

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    • Remove three 12.4 mm T10 screws securing the fan to the rear case.

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    • Remove the fan from the iMac.

    Use a piece of tape around the antenna cables to keep them in the same order, makes reassembly a little easier.

    Walter Hayden -

    On reassembly, start the fan power connector into its socket while you slide the fan in.

    ebay -

    I left the antennas attached to the wifi card and removed the wifi card with wires attached. I accidentally broke one of the connectors on the wifi card and had to replace the entire card....

    S. Baxter -

Conclusion

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

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