Specifications

iMac (Early 2006 17-inch) Take Apart — Hard Drive 79
Replacing the Hard Drive
Install two mounting pins to the side of the hard drive.
Install the mounting bracket to the side of the hard drive with two screws.
Secure the temperature sensor to the top of the hard drive.
Connect the temperature sensor cable to the sensor. Make sure the other end of the sensor
cable is connected to the logic board.
Connect the hard drive power and data cables.
Insert the hard drive pins into the grommets. Lower the drive into the rear housing
Make sure the hard drive power and data cables are routed around the drive and beneath
the hard drive mounting bracket. Press down on the mounting bracket to lock it in place on
the chassis.
Replace the display panel.
Replace the lower EMI shield.
Replace the front bezel.
Replace the access door.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.