iMac G4 17 800 MHz EMC 1936 Fan Replacement

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Remove all electrical wires from the computer, and lay the computer flat on its screen. The computer should rest on a smooth, padded surface.

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1. Step 1 iMac G4 17 800 MHz EMC 1936 Fan Replacement
  Unplug all the cables from the computer, including the power cable. Lay the computer face-down, supporting the neck and base with a soft cloth under the screen.
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2. Step 2
  Loosen the four Phillips #0 screws.
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3. Step 3
  Carefully remove the base access panel.
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4. Step 4
  Remove the four 25mm T-15 screws.
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5. Step 5
  Open the housing plate.
  
  Be gentle with the wires still connected to the logic board so as not to ruin the cables.
  
  A fixed plug connector between the logic board and upper unit will cause some resistance. Pull gently but firmly.
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7. Step 6
  Remove the 2 torx 10mm screws on the EMI shield
  
  Carefully remove shield and copper tape
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8. Step 7
  Remove the 4 10mm torx screws attatched to the drive carrier.
  
  The drive carrier includes optical drive and hard drive.
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9. Step 8
  Grasp the carrier with both hands on each side.
  
  Remove the carrier by lifting up and out.
  
  Pull gently but firmly. The carrier is meant to fit snugly.
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10. Step 9
  Flip the removed carrier to the right and pull out power cables.
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11. Step 10
  Peel back the white paper, revealing the screws that connect the hard drive to the carrier.
  
  Remove the 4 T-10 5mm screws connecting the hard drive and frame. (There are 2 screws on each side)
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13. Step 11
  Slide the hard drive out from the frame and optical drive.
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14. Step 12
  Remove the four T-10 6mm screws at the sides of the drive.
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15. Step 13
  Slide the optical drive out of the carrier
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16. Step 14
  Take out the six T-15 screws that hold the fan in place, and remove the fan.
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