TITLE
    iMac: Removing the Power/LED Board
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		95088
1/11/01
1/19/01
TOPIC

    The following instructions explain how to remove the power/LED board on the iMac computer.

DISCUSSION

    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.

    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.

    The power/LED board is shown below in Figure 1.

    Figure 1 iMac Power/LED Board

    Products

    • iMac (Slot-Loading), iMac (Summer 2000)

    Tools Required

    • Phillips screwdriver (#1 and #2), long shaft
    • stubby screwdriver
    • ESD mat

    Procedure

    Before you begin :

    Position the computer upside-down, resting the computer on an ESD mat or other soft surface and remove the following:

    • bottom housing, article 95067 - iMac: Removing the Bottom Housing
    • front outer bezel, article 95080 - iMac: Removing the Front Outer Bezel
    • top rear housing, article 95081- iMac: Removing the Top Rear Housing
    • divider panel assembly, article 95087- iMac: Removing the Divider Panel Assembly

      1. Warning : This product contains high voltage and a high-vacuum picture tube. To prevent serious injury, discharge the CRT.
      2. Turn the divider panel assembly over, and remove the speaker to access the power/LED board screw.

      3. Using a stubby (short) screwdriver, remove the screw on the power/LED board. See Figure 2 below.


        Figure 2 Power/LED Board Connector and Screw

      4. Disconnect the cable from the connector. See Figure 2 above.

      5. Remove the power/LED board from the divider panel assembly.


Document Information
Product Area: iMac (Slot Loading)
Category: iMac Hardware (Slot Load)
Sub Category: Troubleshooting

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