iMac Intel 24" EMC 2267 CPU Replacement

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Logic board teardown

Start by following the excellent guide from Jeff Dickson from step 2 to step 9

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Unplug temperature sensor

Remove the warranty stickers.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Heat sink disassembly

Remove the four Philips #2 screws.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Heat sink cleanup

Wipe the thermal paste with with a microfibre cloth wetted with an alcoholic solution.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — CPU disassembly

Rotate the locking screw by half a turn (counterclockwise).

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — New CPU installation

Align the socket and the new CPU with the help of the trimmed corner.