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The following instructions explain how to remove the AirPort card on the iMac computer.
DISCUSSION
- iMac (Slot-Loading)
- iMac (Summer 2000)
- iMac (Early 2001)
- Flatblade screwdriver
- ESD mat
- Turn off the computer.
- Position the computer face-down, resting the computer on an ESD mat or other soft surface.
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With a flatbade screwdriver or coin, turn the colored latch to open the access door. The antenna and AirPort Card will be visible when you open the access door. See Figure 2 below.
Figure 2 Open the Access Door
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Remove the AirPort Card by lifting the card straight up and out of the card guides and connector. See Figure 3 below.
Figure 3 Remove the AirPort Card
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Disconnect the antenna from the small hole in the AirPort Card. See Figure 4 below.
Figure 4 Disconnect the Antenna
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Remove the ground clip from the AirPort Adapter Card. Using the pull tab, separate the AirPort Card from the adapter card. See Figure 5 below.
Figure 5 Pull AirPort Card From the Adapter Card
This article covers repair procedures for authorized service providers on selected Apple products, but we have published them in the Knowledge Base for the general public for educational purposes. At this time, there are a limited number of repairs that a customer can perform and these are covered under the customer installable parts program http://www.info.apple.com/installparts . If you have not been authorized to perform these procedures, please contact Apple (800-APL-CARE in the USA) or your local authorized service provider to schedule a repair.
The location of the AirPort Card is shown below in Figure 1.
Figure 1
AirPort Card Locator
Products affected
Tools Required
Procedure
DANGER! This procedure exposes you to high voltages that can result in death or serious injury. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS PROCEDURE IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CERTIFIED AS AN APPLE-AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN.
Before you begin :
Important : To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching the metal EMI cover before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until you have completed the installation and closed the computer.
Note : Wireless internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet Access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions.