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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 GPU Assembly Replacement

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Prereq only.

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  1. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 GPU Assembly Replacement, GPU Assembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the strip of tape securing the GPU thermal sensor cable to the logic board.

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    • Remove the following three screws:

    • One 4.2 mm T10 Torx screw

    • Two 5 mm T8 Torx screws

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    • Grab the GPU thermal sensor cable connector and pull it straight up and out of its socket on the logic board.

    • Do not pull the connector out by its cables.

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    • Lift the GPU heat sink slightly and pull the GPU board out of its socket on the logic board.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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