Specifications

iMac (Early 2006 17-inch) Take Apart — General Information 8
What’s Different on this iMac?
Logic board
Intel Core Processor 1.83 and 2.0 GHz
No troubleshooting LEDs
Battery is located on the top side of the logic board
AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth
Separate antennas
Separate parts: AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth boards
Memory
SO-DIMM DDR2 667 MHz, memory slot
Memory ejector levers are visibly dierent from the iMac G5 (iSight) models and should be
used as shown in the Take Apart section.
Ports
Mini-DVI video out port (for mirroring or extending the desktop)
Displays
LVDS (Low Voltage Dierential Signaling ) displays
Power Management
SMC replaces SMU (Refer to Kbase article 301733)
Diagnostics
Apple Hardware Test and Apple Service Diagnostic have new interfaces and procedures (See
Diagnostics)
Troubleshooting
New procedures for troubleshooting no power (See Symptom Charts)
New procedures for troubleshooting no video (See Symptom Charts)
Updated procedures for Target Disk Mode (See Using Target Disk Mode)
Updated procedures for formatting hard drives (See Drive Formatting for Intel-based Macs.)
Tools Required
The following tools are required to service the computer. Note that a special access card (part
922-7172) is required to open the front bezel.
ESD-safe workstation and mat
Soft, clean towel or cloth (to protect the display and removed parts from scratches)
Access card (part 922-7172)
Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic at-blade tool)
Phillips #1 screwdriver
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