Specifications
iMac G5 (17-inch iSight) Take Apart — General Information 7
What’s New?
April 2007
The optical drive removal procedure has been updated. Using a screwdriver to release the
optical drive tabs is causing damage to the logic board. The updated procedure shows how
to remove the optical drive using a needlenose pliers.
Information on handling slot-load optical drives has been added to the optical drive
section.
Reset PRAM to prevent verbose startup in iMac G5’s with a new logic board.
January 2007
The logic board Take Apart chapter was updated with information on proper handling of the
logic board. Damage to the logic board will void the warranty. Handle the logic board with
care. Support the logic board as shown in the logic board Take Apart.
August 2006
Updated the Hard Drive section in the Take Apart chapter. Note: Make sure to transfer the
temperature sensor to the replacement hard drive. Use the double-stick tape enclosed with
the replacement hard drive to attach the sensor.
Orientation
For most repairs, the unit should be placed screen-side up, with the bottom facing toward you.
Most photos in this manual reect that orientation. The DIMM slot is located beneath the front
bezel and is more easily accessed with the unit face-down on a soft, clean cloth.
Serial Number Location
iMac G5 (iSight) serial numbers are located on the bottom of the computer stand as shown
below.
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