Apple imac 17 inch late 2006 cd User Manual

							
iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Front Bezel 31
Replacing the Front Bezel
Position the front bezel near the top edge of the unit and connect the two camera board 
connectors.
Make sure the black EMI shielding along the top of the LCD panel is not in the way of the 
locking mechanisms when you lower the front bezel onto the computer. Use a black stick to 
press (re-stick) the EMI shielding along the top of the panel.  
Tuck the cables neatly into the channel on the rear housing. 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Front Bezel 32
Make sure the memory ejector levers are in the closed position (as shown) before lowering 
the front bezel over the ejectors. 
Continue to lower the font bezel down and press the top corners of the front bezel to 
connect the latches. Note: Check that the latches are connected by lifting the front bezel at 
each corner.
Replace the four bezel screws along the bottom of the computer.
Replace the access door and tighten the two captive screws.
Install any removed DIMMS after the unit is fully assembled. Important: Memory DIMMs 
must be installed by hand. Do not use the memory ejector levers to install memory.
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Camera Board 33
Camera Board
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a T6 screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, follow steps for removing the access door and front bezel.
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Camera Board 34
Removing the Camera Board
The camera board and cables are visible as you lift the front bezel off the computer. 
Disconnect the camera and microphone cables. 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Camera Board 3
Using a T6 screwdriver, peel back the mylar and kapton tape as necessary and remove the 
two camera board mounting screws. Pull the camera board straight out of the lens aperture 
in the bezel to remove it.
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — Camera Board 3
Replacing the Camera Board
Carefully align and insert the camera lens until it is snug in the bezel aperture. 
Install the camera board to the bezel with two mounting screws.
Replace the front bezel.
Replace the access door.
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006)  Take Apart — Lower EMI Shield — 3
Lower EMI Shield
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a “black stick” (or other nonconductive nylon or 
plastic flat-blade tool).
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, follow steps for removing the following:
Access door
Front bezel
Part Location
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006)  Take Apart — Lower EMI Shield — 3
Removing the Lower EMI Shield
Carefully peel the lower EMI shield off the bottom edge and side of the rear housing. Use a 
black stick to help peel back the shield. 
If replacing a torn or damaged lower EMI shield, peel the lower EMI shield off the bottom 
edge of the display. 
Replacing the Lower EMI Shield
Position the lower EMI shield over the bottom of the unit so that the holes in the shield are 
properly aligned.
Press the sticky, top edge of the EMI shield onto the bottom side of the display panel. The 
crease in the EMI shield should align with the edge of the panel. 
Fold down the EMI shield and press it firmly over the bottom edge of the rear housing. Use a 
black stick to rub out wrinkles and ensure that the EMI shield adheres firmly along all edges.
Replace the front bezel.
Replace the access door.
 
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — IR Board 3
IR Board
Tools
Torx T8 screwdriver (magnetized)
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, follow steps for removing the following:
Access door
Front bezel
Lower EMI shield
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iMac (17-inch Mid 2006/Late 2006 CD) Take Apart — IR Board 40
Removing the IR Board
Using a Torx T8 screwdriver, remove the two IR screws and disconnect the IR cable from the 
IR board connector. Remove the IR board from its mounting bracket. 
 
Replacing the IR Board
Install the IR board and two mounting screws.
Connect the IR cable to the IR board connector.
Replace the lower EMI shield.
Replace the front bezel.
Replace the access door.
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