iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 CPU Replacement

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iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 CPU Replacement, Remove the CPU: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 CPU Replacement, Remove the CPU: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 CPU Replacement, Remove the CPU: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Remove the CPU

The CPU will most likely be stuck to the heat sink with thermal compound.
Insert the flat end of a spudger between the CPU and heat sink.
Gently pry the CPU up by slightly twisting the spudger.
Remove the CPU from the heat sink. Be careful not to touch the contacts.
Disassembly is now complete—the following steps are for reinstalling the CPU.

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