Specifications

iMac (17-inch Flat Panel, 1GHz) Take Apart -

Thermal Paste Application

Procedure

1. Thoroughly clean the original thermal ﬁlm from the mating surfaces (circled below) of

the bottom housing and thermal pipe. Use a plastic stylus to scrape the surfaces

clean.

Note:

Do not use an abrasive material or liquid cleaner.

2. Squeeze a ball of thermal paste onto the mating surfaces of the thermal pipe.