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iMac Intel 27" EMC 2429 Hard Drive Replacement

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Prereq only

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    • Disconnect the SATA power and data cables from the hard drive by pulling them straight away from the hard drive.

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    • Remove the two T10 Torx screws securing the hard drive to the iMac frame.

    • Slightly rotate the top edge of the hard drive away from the outer case.

    • Lift the hard drive off its two lower positioning pins and remove it from the outer case.

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    • Remove the two T8 Torx screws securing the upper bracket to the hard drive.

    • Remove the upper bracket from the hard drive.

    • Remove the two T8 Torx pins from the other side of the hard drive.

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    • Carefully peel off the piece of EMI foam attached to the front of the hard drive.

    • Don't forget to transfer this to your new hard drive.

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

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Phillip Takahashi

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