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All rights reserved. To differentiate the two models, refer to the iMac (Summer 2000) computer. K Service Source iMac (Early 2001) Marketing Reference: Winter 2000-2001 Updated 11 July 2005 Note: The procedures for this product are almost identical to the individual Service Source chapters, the Knowledge Base, or the Technical Information Library. © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc.
All rights reserved. To differentiate the two models, refer to the iMac (Summer 2000) computer. K Service Source iMac (Early 2001) Marketing Reference: Winter 2000-2001 Updated 11 July 2005 Note: The procedures for this product are almost identical to the individual Service Source chapters, the Knowledge Base, or the Technical Information Library. © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc.
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K Service Source Take Apart iMac (Early 2001) Marketing Reference: Winter 2000-2001
K Service Source Take Apart iMac (Early 2001) Marketing Reference: Winter 2000-2001
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Exchange like-forlike. The bar code on the iMac logic boards. Refer to Kbase article 58788 for the iMac (Early 2001), 661-2509. It is a Version 2, 400 MHz logic board for information on the Ver. 2 board reads: "400 MHz, P52A". Take Apart Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) - 2 Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) There is not backward compatible with the earlier 400 MHz board (6612427).
Exchange like-forlike. The bar code on the iMac logic boards. Refer to Kbase article 58788 for the iMac (Early 2001), 661-2509. It is a Version 2, 400 MHz logic board for information on the Ver. 2 board reads: "400 MHz, P52A". Take Apart Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) - 2 Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) There is not backward compatible with the earlier 400 MHz board (6612427).
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Take Apart Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) - 3 Thermal Pad Replacement The following logic boards utilize a thermal pad to overheat. Failure to replace this pad whenever the logic board is separated from the divider panel assembly may cause the microprocessor to help cool the microprocessor: 661-2509 Ver. 2, 6612425, and 661-2426. Refer to the Kbase article, 58792, "Microprocessor Thermal Pad Replacement" for more information.
Take Apart Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) - 3 Thermal Pad Replacement The following logic boards utilize a thermal pad to overheat. Failure to replace this pad whenever the logic board is separated from the divider panel assembly may cause the microprocessor to help cool the microprocessor: 661-2509 Ver. 2, 6612425, and 661-2426. Refer to the Kbase article, 58792, "Microprocessor Thermal Pad Replacement" for more information.
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...; Styles including Blue Dalmation and Flower Power, in this chapter. Take Apart Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) - 4 The take apart procedures for the iMac (Early 2001) computers are identical to help cool the microprocessor: - 661-2509, 400 MHz, Ver. 2 - 661-2425, 500 MHz - 661-2426, 600 MHz... The slot-loading iMac is referenced in all the pictures in addition to Indigo and Graphite • The following logic boards utilize the thermal pad (922- 4364) to take...
...; Styles including Blue Dalmation and Flower Power, in this chapter. Take Apart Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) - 4 The take apart procedures for the iMac (Early 2001) computers are identical to help cool the microprocessor: - 661-2509, 400 MHz, Ver. 2 - 661-2425, 500 MHz - 661-2426, 600 MHz... The slot-loading iMac is referenced in all the pictures in addition to Indigo and Graphite • The following logic boards utilize the thermal pad (922- 4364) to take...
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Take Apart Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) - 5 Tools The following tools are recommended for the take apart procedures: • phillips screwdriver (No.1 and No.2) • a stubby (short) phillips screwdriver • plastic flatblade screwdriver to release tabs on plastic housing • jeweler's screwdriver • CRT discharge tool • needlenose pliers • ESD mat
Take Apart Version 2, 400 MHz Logic Board (June 2001) - 5 Tools The following tools are recommended for the take apart procedures: • phillips screwdriver (No.1 and No.2) • a stubby (short) phillips screwdriver • plastic flatblade screwdriver to release tabs on plastic housing • jeweler's screwdriver • CRT discharge tool • needlenose pliers • ESD mat
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Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 6 Procedures Bottom Housing With Flip Foot Before you begin, position the computer face down, resting the computer on an ESD mat or other soft surface.
Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 6 Procedures Bottom Housing With Flip Foot Before you begin, position the computer face down, resting the computer on an ESD mat or other soft surface.
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Remove the two screws near the flip foot. Using a plastic flatblade screwdriver, remove the VGA vented cover. 2. Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 7 1.
Remove the two screws near the flip foot. Using a plastic flatblade screwdriver, remove the VGA vented cover. 2. Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 7 1.
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Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 8 3. Remove the video out access door from the bottom housing.
Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 8 3. Remove the video out access door from the bottom housing.
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Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 9 4. Replacement Note: The bottom housing uses two sizes of screws. The two shorter screws attach near the video out port. Remove the two outer screws located near the flip foot.
Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 9 4. Replacement Note: The bottom housing uses two sizes of screws. The two shorter screws attach near the video out port. Remove the two outer screws located near the flip foot.
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Pull the bottom housing off the computer. Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 10 5.
Pull the bottom housing off the computer. Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 10 5.
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Ensure that the center tab is properly aligned or CDs and DVD discs may not eject from the slot. 2. Lower the bottom housing into place and replace the screws. Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 11 Bottom Housing Replacement Note 1. Align the three tabs on the bottom housing with the tab slots on the front outer bezel.
Ensure that the center tab is properly aligned or CDs and DVD discs may not eject from the slot. 2. Lower the bottom housing into place and replace the screws. Take Apart Bottom Housing With Flip Foot - 11 Bottom Housing Replacement Note 1. Align the three tabs on the bottom housing with the tab slots on the front outer bezel.
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Take Apart EMI Cover - 1 2 EMI Cover Before you begin: • Position the computer upside down, resting the computer on an ESD mat or other soft surface. • Remove the bottom housing.
Take Apart EMI Cover - 1 2 EMI Cover Before you begin: • Position the computer upside down, resting the computer on an ESD mat or other soft surface. • Remove the bottom housing.
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Note: Be careful of the VGA output port. Lift the EMI cover off the computer. Take Apart EMI Cover - 1 4 2.
Note: Be careful of the VGA output port. Lift the EMI cover off the computer. Take Apart EMI Cover - 1 4 2.
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Continue lowering the cover into place by gently squeezing in on both sides, as you lower the cover into place first, positioning the EMI cover over the video port (if present). Take Apart EMI Cover - 1 5 Replacement Note: Position the rear of the EMI cover into position.
Continue lowering the cover into place by gently squeezing in on both sides, as you lower the cover into place first, positioning the EMI cover over the video port (if present). Take Apart EMI Cover - 1 5 Replacement Note: Position the rear of the EMI cover into position.
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Take Apart SDRAM DIMM - 1 6 SDRAM DIMM Before you begin, position the computer face down, resting the CRT on an ESD mat or other soft surface.
Take Apart SDRAM DIMM - 1 6 SDRAM DIMM Before you begin, position the computer face down, resting the CRT on an ESD mat or other soft surface.
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Take Apart SDRAM DIMM - 1 7 1. With a flatblade screwdriver or coin, turn the colored latch counterclockwise on the access door. 2. Pull the access door down to open.
Take Apart SDRAM DIMM - 1 7 1. With a flatblade screwdriver or coin, turn the colored latch counterclockwise on the access door. 2. Pull the access door down to open.
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Take Apart SDRAM DIMM - 1 8 3. Carefully lift the SDRAM from the logic board before returning the logic board to release the SDRAM module(s). 4. Push down on the plastic tabs to Apple. Note: Remove installed SDRAM from the slot.
Take Apart SDRAM DIMM - 1 8 3. Carefully lift the SDRAM from the logic board before returning the logic board to release the SDRAM module(s). 4. Push down on the plastic tabs to Apple. Note: Remove installed SDRAM from the slot.
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Take Apart AirPort Card - 19 AirPort Card Before you begin, position the computer face down, resting the CRT on an ESD mat or other soft surface. Note: If the AirPort Card is not installed, a protective antenna cap will be attached to the antenna.
Take Apart AirPort Card - 19 AirPort Card Before you begin, position the computer face down, resting the CRT on an ESD mat or other soft surface. Note: If the AirPort Card is not installed, a protective antenna cap will be attached to the antenna.