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iMac Intel 27" (Late 2009 or Mid 2010) Graphics Card Replacement

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iMac Intel 27" (Late 2009 or Mid 2010) Graphics Card Replacement: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iMac Intel 27" (Late 2009 or Mid 2010) Graphics Card Replacement: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iMac Intel 27" (Late 2009 or Mid 2010) Graphics Card Replacement: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
  • As the 6 series is slightly higher, we need to make a little space on the plastic holder which is beneath the card.

  • Remove the plastic part, which is shown on the 2nd picture, by removing one screw and carefully pull it from the aluminium case.

  • It's fastened with tape so don't worry about breaking anything.

  • After wiggling and navigating it around the cables, you should have it in your hands.

  • The rectangular space, in picture three where the large cable goes through, use a rotary tool to make it about 5mm wider and 2-3mm deeper.

  • The third image shows the final result we want to achieve.

  • The primary reason for this step is the heatpipe of the 6 series, which takes more space.

  • Note: This is ONLY necessary on the late 2009 model, the 2010 models already have enough room.

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