Introduzione
Please note that if your new CPU is much faster, it may produce more heat, so the fans will have to speedup, making a little more noise (really acceptable).
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Loosen the single Phillips screw in the center of the access door.
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Remove the access door from your iMac.
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Stick two suction cups to opposing corners of the glass panel.
My GPS unit's car mount suction cup worked nicely here - couldn't find any at the store and didn't want to wait for mail order!
Two cups would make it easier but one is fine if you place it in the center and are careful to pull the panel straight out.
Why use suction cups when some finger nails will do the job nicely, though a plastic spudger might work too. Start at a top corner. Prize the glass away from the case and leave finger nails in. Move the other hand along the top edge and then with finger spread peel the screen cover away. Be careful not to twist plastic I suppose, but I've had no difficulties.
3M Command Strip hooks in opposite corners is another fabulous option when suction cups are not available!
Suction cups usually available at Home Depot or Lowes, in the flooring section. (They're used to handle large ceramic & stone floor tiles.)
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Gently pull the glass panel straight up off the iMac.
In order to avoid unnecessary smudges and what not I covered the LCD itself with some plastic wrap while doing the hard drive upgrade. When I reinstalled it all I needed to do was blow off a few dust particles.
While you are at it, it is worth cleaning out dust within the case to help with cooling - particularly around the fans and vents.
For the screen I used a lens cleaner from my camera bag. These have very fine fibers and won't leave detritus.
Note that the front glass panel is quite light. When reassembling I found it impossible to get the LCD free of dust with the computer lying on its back. I had success with standing the computer up, tilting the LCD down as far as it goes, holding the glass panel upright in front of the computer (about 1 foot away), lightly spraying both the LCD and the back side of the glass panel with compressed air, and then attaching the glass panel (with the computer upright). It took me 5 tries before it was completely clean of dust once the front glass was on.
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Remove the following 12 screws securing the front bezel to the rear case:
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Eight 13 mm T8 Torx.
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Four 25 mm T8 Torx.
Note for the less experienced.. the case is plastic and the metal coarse thread screws will easily cut a new thread in the hole if you don't line up the screw in the original thread. Do this a few times and the hole will be stripped and the screw no longer tightens.
TIP:- place the screw in the hole and rotate BACKWARDS/counter clockwise (for RH threads) until you hear/feel it click/drop into the original thread then tighten the screw down. rotate it a couple times to get the feel of things. If there is any significant resistance you probably don't have the original thread.
This trick also works on the fine metal thread screws and can help avoid cross threading them.
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This step is not really explained here with pictures. But you can check this same step in another guide to help you : Installazione della mascherina anteriore nell'iMac Intel EMC 2266 da 20"
I think you're missing this step: With the iMac lying on its back screen facing up, grasp the aluminum sides of the bezel and carefully pull it straight up. Then disconnect the microphone cable. Took me a while to figure it out.
I found it helpful to use a few lids from spaghetti sauce jars to hold the different screws. I used a sharpie to mark the inside of the lid w/ location taken from or the step number from directions. Then I placed a small magnet under the lid to hold the screws inside the lid in case I accidentally jostle something on the table. Worked great! You can also use a magnetic knife bar to line up the lids in sequential for the project.
I cut a hardwood block and drew the outline of the the iMac shape with the base as key. I then drew another two lines at 1/2” and 1” all around from the outline. This done I drilled holes for each screw (12 Outer securing the front bezel to the rear case , and 8 Inner screws securing the display panel to the rear case ). That way I don’t lose any or get them mixed up.
I think the title of this chapter could be (in french) désinstallation but not Installation with is the contrary. Idem for the other chapters.
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Place your hands at the top corners of the bezel (to the side) and lift the bezel 2-3cm from the body by working from the top. After this you can also disengage the bottom of the bezel (the memory modules will prevent the bottom of the bezel to detach first). When reassembling, start with the bottom of the bezel.
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To fully detach the bezel: disconnect the microphone cable connector, removing tape as necessary.
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To keep it attached, leave the microphone cable attached to the logic board, and place the bezel 'above' the chassis, with the microphone cable forming a hinge.
I avoided this step by just flipping the housing over and having it lay flat on the table. The tape on mine was on really tight, and I risking ripping the wires out of the connector if I messed with it (I didn't have some really small scissors which might have helped removing it). I would suggest either securing the body of the iMac and the housing to the table you're working on, or somehow securing the housing to the body, so that it doesn't move around accidentally, since it's only hanging on by a very thin wire at that point.
^^^ This! This tutorial should be amended for this step. Much, much easier and less damage-prone.
(There really oughta be a step addressing the removal of the bezel as well.)
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Make sure you do not pull this apart by the wires. Have a firm grasp on the plastic parts. Do not force back together. It only goes back together one way. Also, it is crucial when placing the aluminum bezel back in place that this wire is out of the way. It often gets in the way and is easily damaged.
CAUTION - To disconnect the cable, you'll need to support the bezel while you carefully extract slack microphone cable which is tightly tucked within the iMac. (I didn't have this guide's 'notes on' and missed robgendreau's warning - then inadvertently shifted the bezel and busted my microphone cable in this step.)
Don't forget to pull the microphone cord out before you put the panel back on. Otherwise you will have to go back and remove screws to find that microphone cord
As robgendreau says, avoid this whole step by opening the bezel and laying it upside down above the iMac, still connected by the mic cord, just carefully. Then replace the battery, suck/blow out your dust, and carefully rotate the front bezel back over the iMac from where you removed it. No cord manipulation or damage at all!
When reassembling the bezel, you should actually gently pull the microphone connector (and cables) through the ~1 inch long slot in the bezel next to the iSight camera, when lowering the top part of the bezel onto the chassis . Then further lower the bezel onto the chassis of the iMac, while making sure there’s no room / play between the bottom of the bezel and the bottom of the body (where the memory slots reside). . This way you’ll avoid damaging the microphone cable. Finally gently push the microphone wires and connector through that sale long slot in the bezel to conceal them inside the bezel.
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be sure to tuck the microphone cable and connector into the void next to the camera board.
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Gently guide the microphone connector and cables through the ±1in long slot at the right of the iSight camera. Once the bezel is properly assembled, gently push the microphone connector and cable into the bezel through that slot.
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Pull the LCD temperature sensor connector straight up out of its socket on the logic board.
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If necessary, de-route the LCD temperature sensor cable from behind the logic board.
This was the most confusing step, because the video shows MJ just tilting the monitor open, and I had a ribbon cable hooked up to it. Finally figured out that the ribbon cable was connected to the LCD temp sensor cable, and it was neatly tucked under the adjacent fan. Had to pull it pretty hard to get it out from under the fan, and then could tilt the LCD. Instructions are not completely clear about this, only that you may have to reroute the cable around the motherboard.
I agree, there is no sign of how to remove the bezel (it took me several minutes to understand it was even the bezel that came off here) in these steps (in all the guides for this model, in fact). On step 4 says remove the LCD screws, and suddenly step 6 shows innards and fans etc - !! - What about showing the bezel being removed here - super confusing and not up to usual ifixit high standards.
If you rush through the reassembly, it's very easy to miss reconnecting the LCD Temp Display cable. I just did it and one of the fans came on full-speed and stayed there through a new macOS install. Did a Google search and found mention of this symptom. At first I was thinking I switched one or more of the inverter cables but this guide shows that this is not a problem. Once I reviewed this step, the problem was obvious as was the solution. Thanks again, iFixit, for saving my nappy behind.
I can speak from experience, this cable’s a pain. It came out of where I tucked it and snuck behind one of the bottom screws, which pierced it during reassembly, afterward it would not boot properly. It’ll boot without the cable plugged in, but the fan runs near max. I’m glad it can at least be used while I wait for the replacement cable to ship. What a weird (lazy) design choice from Apple.
In case the iMac hasn’t been opened for years (typical situation), then you may want to first carefully and prudently remove the piled up dust with a vacuum cleaner and a soft brush. Definitely not with a can of compressed air, as then you’ll spill the debris everywhere (and on the display). Otherwise you won’t be able to get hold of the right cable, connector or screw. In addition, it will help increase the air flow hence reduce heat (and allow the fans to operate at a lower speed).
hi could some one help me with this cable replacing as it has been damaged i mean i would like to know if i could repair the wire or simply replace it and also what type of wire i would need and how could i find one please i m new thanks
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Remove the two 5.3 mm T6 Torx screws securing the data display cable to the logic board.
Removing these screws was the most difficult part of the whole job. They were tight and felt as if the heads were about to chew up. I had to press really hard and jerk the screwdriver counter clockwise to loosen them. Despite others' warnings, I managed to drop a screw when reinserting.
The only tool I needed to buy was the T6 Star Bit - the first auto store I went to had it. These screws are tiny so you have to be careful not to drop them!
Yes, this step is very difficult. I finally used a magnet to magnetize the torx driver, and that helped immensely...however, that was AFTER I lost the right one inside the computer. You really only need one screw to reattach the monitor connector, however.
Argh! I dropped my right screw into the bowels of the iMac. I can't find it anywhere and am loath to leave it rattling around as well as to tear down the machine any further.
Well, I followed the instructions for right-speaker removal and optical drive fan removal and still couldn't find the right screw. I couldn't hear it rattle either so figured it was wedged somewhere. Using an inspection mirror and flashlight, I finally found it. It had fallen down and wedged between the PCB and the plastic housing (below the ports). I was able to slide it toward the right until it came to the void left by the right speaker where it fell out into my hand.
It's true, these were super tight. I only had a T5 which worked on the first screw, but the second wouldn't budge. Ended up filing the tip off the T5 bit - presto! - instant T6.
Note that just below where you are working is the PRAM battery. If you have never replaced this, now is a good time so you won't have to open the machine up again in the near future. The battery is a CR2032.
Taking all the warnings into account about losing these tiny screws, during removal and replacement I held onto the screws tightly with a very fine needle nose tweezer. Fortunately I managed not to lose them either out or in. I highly recommend using a small gripper during this step.
These screws are Torx 7 - at least that was what
I used on them and got a prefect tight fit ... .
torx 6 didn't do it, needed torx 7
If you do manage to lose one of these screws, will the cable still be held in properly if you reinstall it with only one?
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Remove the eight 12 mm T8 Torx screws securing the display panel to the rear case.
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Lift the display panel from its left edge and rotate it toward the right edge of the iMac.
I was able to disconnect the two connectors to the front easily. With those off, I just rotated the LCD out of the way to expose the hard drive. Again, make sure it's stabilized if you do this so that when you yank on something else you don't send it flying.
I did a HD replacement on my 24 inch iMac. It's basically the same, but it does not have disconnectable invertercables. Instead, there's just one cable that's can't be disconnected. It sits too tight to rotate the display to the degree that you can lean it against something, so the only way to get the job done was to call in an extra set of hands to hold the display while I took out the hard drive.
On the 2134 model, I found that the LCD must be lifted from the RIGHT (not the left as per the 2133 guide) - the connector wires are covered in nylon housing and it's way easier just having someone hold the LCD vertical whilst you replace the HDD, unless you have small fingers and feel like disconnecting completely ...
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With the display panel still lifted, disconnect the four inverter cables.
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If you are replacing a hard drive and have an extra set of hands, it is possible to reach in and remove the drive without disconnecting anything but the LCD temp and display connector in the previous step with the LCD in its propped position.
This was the only step different for my 2134 - it is just one cable that connects to the monitor - disconnect the monitor end rather than the motherboard side.
For 24" iMacs, a single power cable is attached on the left side of the screen. To remove the cable, lift the screen from the right side and rotate it to the left. Remove the black plastic protector on the back of the screen and disconnect the cable.
So does it matter which ones are connected to which?
That is, at each end there are two connectors (one pink/black the other light blue/dark blue on the "male" side). The "female side appear identical. Does it matter if the pink/black "male" one is connected to the wrong "female" one?
Mark, did you ever get an answer about the connectors?
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Agreed this is an unspecified issue and i'm surprised it's not covered? Did everyone else just guess?
Yes, mark each female end in a way that distinguishes itself from the other. I put “P” on the harnesses with the pink wires and “B” on the harnesses with the blue wires.
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So let’s say hypothetically I didn’t label them as I failed to notice that they were identical before disconnection. What should I do to resolve this issue?
Managed to avoid this step just lifting the lcd panel and holding it with my... head ;)
Yes, I agree. If you just prop the panel up on the left (carefully!) with your head, or as I used a box, or get a friend to hold it up, this step can be bypassed. It is a tight squeeze inside to work with getting the HD in and out but its totally do-able. If using an SSD, which of course you should, you can just tape it down inside, as they weigh almost nothing.
I'm trying to find some information on replacing the power supply temperature sensor cable. Mine broke during removal of a bad power supply.
Re: Scorps comment above - I got the “beeping” too. Does anyone know how to resolve it, i.e. identify which goes with which? Other than trying every combination?
My screen is just Grey? anyone else have this happen?
I tagged the inverter cables with different color sharpies so as to get them connected back the way they were.
Step 9…. before I took those tiny screws out for the data display cable on the logic board, I put the tip of the torx tool on a magnet (magnets on the front cover worked fine) for a few minutes. this magnetizes the screws so you are less likely to drop them when you go to put them back in.
I replaced the internal hard drive. worked fine. putting everything back together, the CD drive wont insert or eject discs when I tighten the screws on the right side that holds the display in place, or when I put the cover back on. CDs work fine if I leave the screws loose and/or leave the cover off. cant figure out why, i never touched the CD drive at all…
anyone else have this issue after opening the unit up, and how did u fix it?
This happened to me and I found that a cable that had been wrapped around the side of the DVD drive had slid over top of it while I had it open. When I closed it all up, the pressure of the cable against the surface of the DVD drive was enough to impact it. I reopened the machine and pushed the cable back around the side of the DVD drive and it worked fine.
I went with the option of not detaching the screen. I have horror stories around inverters, mostly on notebooks, but still, don’t approach/touch if you don’t have to.
Ask your wife/somebody to hold the screen while you go through the steps below, without detaching the cables in step 11. It is a couple minute to step 18 and having the drive out.
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Disconnect the left speaker cable connector from the audio board by pulling it straight away from its socket.
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Remove the single 28 mm T10 Torx screw securing the left speaker to the rear case.
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Lift the left speaker up and out of the rear case. Don't try to slide the speaker out, since there is a plastic mounting pin under the top end of the speaker housing that holds it in place.
I found it impossible to lift the speaker out without breaking the plastic mounting pin. All I can say is don't worry about it if it happens. When I put it back and tightened the screw, it seemed solidly in place.
just completed this step without breaking positioning pin. it appears a small amount of clear liquid adhesive was used to secure this top pin. i slid my hand underneath the speaker and rear case and used my other hand to guide the speaker straight up and with considerable force pulled the housing free of positioning pin without damage.
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Disconnect the power button and CPU fan by lifting their connectors straight up off the logic board.
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Disconnect the SATA data cable from the logic board by carefully pulling it straight away from its socket.
It is necessary to remove the stuck on plastic cover that covers the RAM sockets in order to remove the speaker and SATA cables.
Care is needed because it is easy to snap the plastic which has probably aged by the time dismantling takes place!
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Pull the SATA data cable out of its channel in the logic board and tuck it aside near the left edge of the rear case.
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Disconnect the DC-in cable by simultaneously depressing both locking arms and pulling its connector away from the socket on the logic board.
Thing won’t move!
Used Metal spudger with thin edge- alternating wedge action in between male & female pulling male to the left carefully. alternate pulling top them bottom.
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Lift the microphone cable connector straight up out of its socket on the audio board.
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Disconnect the following three cables from the logic board:
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Hard drive thermal sensor.
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Optical drive thermal sensor.
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Hard drive fan.
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Remove the following 13 screws securing the logic board to the rear case:
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Six 7.2 mm coarse-thread T10 Torx.
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Two 6.8 mm T8 Torx. When reinstalling these two screws, don't overtighten them, as the plastic tabs they hold down are thin and brittle, and can crack.
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Three 7 mm fine-thread T10 Torx.
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Two 24 mm T10 Torx.
Assume you mean 2, not 1 - on my 2133, all screws in this step were T10.
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Lift the logic board out of the rear case, minding any cables that may get caught.
Than you for all expirt information .
Please, one question?
After disassemble my IMAC for cleaning cooling system then restored all part and cable.. found that audio not working . I can hear any sound . W I can do?
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Disconnect the heat sink temperature sensor connector by pulling it straight up from its socket on the logic board.
By the time I got to this step, this picture didn't resemble anything I see in my 20" early-2008 iMac. I don't know if you forgot the step about removing the fan, but the heat sink isn't visible until you do. Even then, there's no temperature sensor where your illustration indicates there is.
There's definitely a skipped step here, and there may be some difference between the board you're showing here and the board in the early-2008 iMac. From what I can tell, it's both.
Newbies, proceed with caution.
Well, I figured it out. The view shown in this step is from the underside of the logic board, once it's already been removed from the iMac.
Newbies beware: there are several crucial missing steps in this guide.
To get to this point in the repair/upgrade, please see steps 13-31 in "iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Logic Board Replacement" iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Logic Board Replacement. If I had followed these steps, I wouldn't have ruined my board trying to attempt this repair.
Authors, please add these steps.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Does it require a new CPU socket from the original Imac EMC 2133?
Replaced my CPU and got into trouble: My iMac won’t boot. When turning it on, three LEDs light up, but not #4. The LCD is connected though. I even had a different LCD connected, same story. Put the old CPU back in, same story. What could be wrong?
i had the same prob. i can’t understand why, but when i unplugged the cd drive, everything was repaired! just take a try… good luck!
I successfully completed this guide to replace termal paste on the CPU, since this computer has never received service since 2008… Old paste was not terribly dry but undoubtedly needed replacement. This is the second time I’ve opened my old iMac, it was not that hard, definitively the comments were essential for some steps!
Great to save my iMac for some 10 more years, my children use it for fun and school daily and is (still) a very nice computer.
Most times when I take something apart, when I put it back together again I’ve missed something, or something doesn’t work or what have you. This time with this guide, other than lightly trapping the camera wire under the logic board (luckily before I’d plugged that many things back in I noticed; good order to the guide) everything went back together smoothly so far the iMac feels a lot snappier. The SSD hasn’t arrived for it yet but when it does, I think it’ll be good for several more years of quality computing.
I am really concerned about CPU upgrade for my A1224/EMC2133 iMac 20'‘. Here you show one with 800Mhz fsb (one of T7xx family) and link to the page iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 CPU with E8135 1066MHz fsb CPU as suggested replacement. Thus my question - will swapping T7xxx for E8xxx work ever? Under what conditions? Or I’d better swap T7xxx with 800 fsb for T9300 with 800 fsb in order to get machine running?
absolutely great - clear and precise
my only comment would be to include the steps to dismantle all the fans and clean then - which i sort of figured out lol
and to re-paste the graphics heatsink as well - mine was CRUSTY and the radiators had more dead human skin cells in them than i care to mention
but what a great guide - i would also add - when you do disassembly - label all your cords and label all your screws - i just wrapped them in masking tape with what they were and put them into containers labelled - bezel - screen - logic board etc
isn't it actually pc2-5300s ?
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It is for the 2133, the 2210 uses 6400
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