iMac Intel 17" Access Door Replacement

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Remove the access door to replace RAM chips and remove your front bezel.

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Loosen the two captive Phillips screws securing the access door to the iMac.
Remove the access door from the iMac.
Before beginning the repair, unplug the computer and press and hold the power switch for 20-30 seconds, to discharge internal capacitors.

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That is a really, really unnecessarily complex way of fitting a new hard drive. Thanks, but no thanks...

annax - Sun 7, 2010 crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

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That is a really, really unnecessarily complex way of fitting a new hard drive. Thanks, but no thanks...

annax, if you can suggest a simpler way we're all ears!

Jake Simmonds - Sun 7, 2010 crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

I found this guide to be very useful. The installation was super easy, especially since I've never opened my iMac before. I was able to skip steps 6, 7, 9, 10 and 14. Wish I had one of those long skinny magnetic torx screwdriver's though. I had to use duct tape to hold the screws on the end of the bit for step 12.

I used this opportunity to vacuum out the dust with mini attachments. Much needed after 3 years ;0)

Awesome site!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and saving me time and $$$!

Eric Patten - Dzi 20, 2010 crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Yes I did it! thanks for this very good manual

Philippe d Anfray - Mud 19, 2010 crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0