Introduzione
Follow the steps in this guide to remove or replace the heat sink in a 21.5" Retina 4K 2019 iMac.
Some images in this guide use an older iMac, which has minor visual differences. These differences do not affect the repair procedure.
This guide requires you to handle a power supply that contains large capacitors. Unplug the iMac and hold the power button down for at least 10 seconds to help discharge the capacitors. Handle the power supply board by the edges and do not touch surface components.
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With the hinge free to move, the iMac will be unbalanced and hard to work on. Place an iMac service wedge, in the stand to stabilize the iMac.
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Starting on the left side of the display, near the power button, insert the iMac Opening Tool into the gap between the glass panel and the rear enclosure.
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Use the tool like a pizza cutter—roll it along the gap, cutting the foam adhesive in between the frame and display.
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Run the tool up along the left side of the display.
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Hold the display with one hand while using your other hand to unplug the display power cable.
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Remove the following five Phillips screws holding the lower support bracket in place:
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Four 3.2 mm screws
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One 1.7 mm screw
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Remove the following T10 Torx screws securing the hard drive brackets to the iMac:
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Two 21 mm screws
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One 9 mm screw
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One 27 mm screw
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Use the tip of a spudger to push each side of the power button cable connector and gently walk it out of its socket.
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To disconnect the cable, squeeze the release clip on the back side of the connector, behind the logic board, and pull the connector straight out.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to press the release clip on the side of the AC inlet cable connector inward.
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While pressing on the release clip with the spudger, grasp the AC inlet cable, and pull the connector straight out of its socket.
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Gently pull the fan cable connector straight out of its socket on the logic board.
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Lift the hard drive from the edge nearest the logic board and pull it slightly out of its recess.
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Remove the 7.3 mm T8 Torx screw securing the hard drive tray to the rear enclosure.
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Gently pull the left speaker cable straight out of its socket on the logic board.
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Use the tip of a spudger to flip open the retaining flap on the microphone ribbon cable ZIF socket.
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Use tweezers to gently pull the microphone ribbon cable straight out of its socket.
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Remove the four 7.3 mm T8 Torx screws securing the logic board to the rear enclosure.
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While pressing on the clip with your thumb, lift and disconnect the SATA data connector from its socket on the logic board.
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Peel off the four black tamper-evident stickers covering the heat sink mounting screws.
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Remove the four T10 screws that secure the heat sink from the backside of the logic board.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
