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© 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.  Service SourceiMac G5 (17-inch) Updated 1 October 2007

8 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Replacing the Back Cover Replacing the Back Cover Tools Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver

98 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly5. Locate the black video cable next to the fans. Using a Phillips #2 screw. Remove the two screws

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly5. Locate the power supply at the bottom of the picture below.6. Loosen the middle power supply screw

100 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly7. Turn the middle case screw to the right about five revolutions. This releases the back cover cl

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly9. Remove the highlighted parts shown below (hard drive, memory, power supply, and the AirPort Extreme

102 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly4. Remove the three hard drive screws. Set the screws aside.5. Carefully lift the hard drive stra

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly6. Using your fingers, or a flat-blade screwdriver, disconnect the drive data cable and power cable from

104 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly8. Rotate the computer to the right so the memory is in the position shown below.9. To release th

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly11. Disconnect the antenna cable from the end of the installed AirPort Extreme card.12. Pull the tab o

106 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly13. Reconnect the antenna cable to the hole on the AirPort card guide.14. Loosen the two outer p

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly15. Disconnect the power supply cable by pressing the connector release tab and by prying apart the co

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - 9 Replacing the Back Cover3. Lower and press the cover into place until it fits snugly on the computer. 4. Tighten th

108 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly17. Tilt up the power supply until it clears the edge of the main circuit board. Lift it out of t

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane AssemblyReplacing the Midplane Assembly1. Remove the replacement midplane from its packaging.2. Position the d

110 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly3. Make sure that the black video cable is tucked into the groove on the bezel as shown. A cutout

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly5. Locate the hard drive. Before lowering the hard drive into place, connect the drive data cable and

112 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly4. Replace the three hard drive screws.5. Reconnect the video cable and replace the two video cab

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly6. Press the top end of the video cable into the notch on the midplane chassis.4. Replace the fan cove

114 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly5. Replace the memory module(s) by lining up the notch on the module with the notch on the slot.6

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly7. Replace the AirPort Extreme card. Remove the AirPort antenna cable (by pulling the tab) from the op

116 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly9. Lower the power supply into the midplane. 10. Connect the black power supply connector and tig

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly4. Replace the six case screws. (The shorter screws attach along the top.) 5. Locate the inverter boar

10 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Replacing the Back Cover5. Make sure the case is not bowing along the bottom or sides. If it is, check that the o

118 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assemblyyour fingers on the pins located next to the white connector.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly7. As you lower the inverter into place, connect the black connector to the pins on the board. Use the

120 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly5. Reconnect the inverter-to-display panel cable. Important: The connector is keyed (it fits toget

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly7. Locate the optical drive that you set aside. Holding the optical drive by the back end (near the ta

122 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly4. Replace the three optical drive screws. 5. Turn the middle case screw to the left about five re

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No OpticalMidplane Assembly, No OpticalTools Required• Phillips #2 screwdriver, preferably with a ma

124 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No OpticalRemoving the Midplane, No Optical1. To access the midplane assembly you must first rem

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical3. Locate the inverter on the left side of the computer. 4. Locate the inverter-to-display

126 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical5. Release the cable from the clip. Disconnect the cable connector.4. Using the iMac

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical5. Lift the inverter straight up to disconnect the inverter board.6. Disconnect the white

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Serial ATA Hard Drive Serial ATA Hard Drive Tools • Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, prefer

128 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical7. Locate the black video cable at the top of the computer. 4. Remove the two screws

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical4. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove six screws that attach the midplane to the displ

130 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical6. Loosen the captive power supply screw (circled below) by turning it to the left. L

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical8. Locate the pull tab at the top of the computer. Pull the tab up to release the midplane

132 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical10. Locate the hard drive in the top right corner.4. Remove the three hard drive scre

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical5. Locate the black cable and white connector on the end of the hard drive. 6. Carefully l

134 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical7. Using your fingers, disconnect the drive data cable and power cable from the hard d

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical9. Rotate the computer to the left so the memory is in the position shown below.10. To rel

136 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical12. Loosen the two outer screws on the power supply by turning them to the left. Note

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical14. Pull the power supply cable out of the connector.Tilt up the power supply and lift it

12 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Serial ATA Hard Drive Removing the Serial ATA Hard Drive 1. To access the hard drive you must first remove other s

138 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No OpticalReplacement the Midplane, No Optical1. Remove the replacement midplane from its packa

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical3. Make sure that the black video cable is tucked into the groove on the bezel as shown. A

140 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical5. Locate the hard drive. Connect the drive data cable and power cable to the hard dr

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical4. Replace the three hard drive screws.4. Reconnect the video cable and replace the two vi

142 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical5. Replace the memory module(s) by lining up the notch on the module with the notch o

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical7. Lower the power supply into the midplane. 8. Connect the black power supply connector a

144 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical4. Replace the six case screws.The shorter screws attach along the top.5. Locate the

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical6. Connect the white connector on the inverter board to the main board. Route this cable a

146 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical7. As you lower the inverter into place, connect the black connector to the pins on t

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly, No Optical5. Reconnect the inverter-to-display panel cable. Important: The connector is keyed (it fit

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Serial ATA Hard Drive3. Locate the fan cover near the top of the computer.4. Using the tool provided, or a Phillips #2

148 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly, No Optical7. Turn the middle case screw to the left about five revolutions. This step prepares t

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic BoardLogic BoardTools • Phillips #2 screwdriver • Torx-10 flat-blade • Torx-6• Flat-blade screwdriver• Screw tray

150 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic BoardRemoving the Logic Board1. At the top of the logic board, near the fan, disconnect the two fan connecto

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic Board3. Disconnect the hard drive thermal sensor (near the memory slots) from the logic board. Leave the other en

152 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic Board5. On the left side of the board, use a T-6 screwdriver to remove the two screws on the Airport Extreme

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic Board7. Using the T-6 screwdriver, remove the two modem screws. 8. Lift the modem straight up and off the logic b

154 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic Board9. Using a T-6 screwdriver, remove the two screws on the Bluetooth board (if present). Note: This grap

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic Board11. Disconnect the three connectors near the bottom left corner of the midplane. These cables connect to the

156 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic Board13. Carefully lift the logic board out of the midplane chassis. Do not flex the board as you remove it f

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic BoardReplacing the Logic Board1. Locate the cleaning wipe and syringe in the replacement logic board box. 2. Cean

14 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Serial ATA Hard Drive5. Locate the hard drive in the top right corner.6. Move the black video cable (located to t

158 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic Board3. Whenever you remove the logic board clean the U3 chip (circled)4. Add 1 1/2 to 2 syringes of therma

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic Board5. Locate the light pipe gasket on the back of the board.6. Peel the adhesive backing off the gasket. Attach

160 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic Board7. Before placing the logic board into the chassis, move or tape the cables (shown below) out of the

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic Board9. Connect the three cables (speakers, microphone and lower fan) in the bottom left corner of the midplane.

162 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic Board11. If present, connect the Bluetooth antenna to the Bluetooth board and replace the two T-6 screws.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic Board13. Replace the two T-6 modem screws. 14. Place the AirPort card guide on the logic board and slide the ant

164 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic Board15. Replace the two T-6 screws on the AirPort Card guide, attach the AirPort antenna, and connect the

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic Board17. Rotate the computer to the right. Connect the hard drive thermal sensor to the logic board. Make sure th

166 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Logic Board19. Connect the video cable to the logic board and replace the two screws.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Logic Board20. Reconnect the hard drive and fan cables to the logic board. 21. Replace the inverter.22. Replace the opt

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Serial ATA Hard Drive4. Remove the three hard drive screws. Set the screws aside.5. Carefully lift the hard drive stra

168 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Bluetooth Antenna CableBluetooth Antenna CableTools Required• Nylon probe tool• Flat-blade screwdriverPreliminary

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Bluetooth Antenna CableRemoving the Bluetooth Antenna Cable1. Holding the midplane vertical, route the Bluetooth antenn

170 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Bluetooth Antenna Cable2. On the other side of the midplane, note the placement of the other end of the Bluetooth

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Bluetooth Antenna Cable4. Release the Bluetooth antenna cable from the chassis guides. If necessary, use a flat-blade sc

172 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Bluetooth Antenna CableReplacing the Bluetooth Antenna Cable1. On the back of the midplane chassis, route the Blue

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Light Pipe with GasketLight Pipe with GasketTools RequiredNo tools are required for this procedure.Preliminary StepsBef

174 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Light Pipe with GasketRemoving the Light Pipe with Gasket1. On the underside of the midplane chassis, locate the l

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Light Pipe with GasketReplacing the Light Pipe with Gasket1. Peel the adhesive backing off of the narrower end of the l

176 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Light Pipe with Gasket3. Press the light pipe with gasket into place.4. Replace the midplane.5. Replace the back c

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Microphone CableMicrophone CableTools Required• Needlenose pliersPreliminary StepsBefore you begin, remove the followin

16 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Serial ATA Hard Drive6. Using your fingers, or a flat-blade screwdriver, disconnect the drive data cable and power

178 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Microphone CableRemoving the Microphone Cable1. From the top of the logic board at the bottom of the port bank, us

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Microphone Cable3. Place the midplane upright. Holding the other cables aside, route the fan cable and connector throug

180 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Microphone Cable4. Route the microphone cable connector through the midplane chassis opening.Important: The microp

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Microphone Cable5. Note the routing of the microphone cable. Peel up the speaker tape, and lift up the microphone cable

182 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Microphone CableReplacing the Microphone Cable1. Secure the microphone cable to the speaker, and apply new tape.No

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Speaker SetSpeaker SetTools Required• Needlenose pliers• Torx T10 screwdriver, preferably with a magnetized tip• Flat-b

184 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Speaker SetRemoving the Speaker Set1. Locate the two speakers on the midplane chassis.2. From the top of the logic

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Speaker Set5. Route the narrower microphone cable connector through the opening in the midplane chassis. Note: The imag

186 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Speaker Set6. Route the widest speaker cable connector through the midplane chassis opening.7. Place the midplane

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Speaker Set8. Lift the speaker off of the chassis standoff.9. Without straining the speaker or fan cable, use a flat-bla

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Serial ATA Hard Drive Replacing the Serial ATA Hard Drive 1. Remove the replacement hard drive from its packaging. 2.

188 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Speaker Set10. Remove the two screws at the other speaker.11. Lift the speaker off of the chassis standoff.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Speaker Set12. Replacement Note: If you are replacing the speaker set, remove the microphone cable from the speaker an

190 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Speaker SetReplacing the Speaker Set1. Note: The speaker set includes the two speakers, speaker housing, and attac

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Lower FanLower FanTools Required• Flat-blade screwdriverPreliminary StepsBefore you begin, remove the following:• Back

192 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Lower FanRemoving the Lower Fan1. Position the midplane assembly at the edge of a table so the fan cable dangles a

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Lower Fan3. Remove the fan from the chassis.

194 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Lower FanReplacing the Lower Fan1. Before installing the replacement fan, make sure the fan housing includes:• rec

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Lower Fan3. Replace the speaker set.4. Replace the midplane.5. Replace the back cover.

196 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card HolderAirPort Extreme Card HolderTools Required• Torx T6 screwdriver, preferably with a magne

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - AirPort Extreme Card HolderRemoving the AirPort Extreme Card Holder1. Remove the two identical T6 screws from the top o

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18 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Serial ATA Hard Drive4. Replace the three hard drive screws.5. Tuck the black video cable into the area shown by

198 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card HolderReplacing the AirPort Extreme Card Holder1. Route the AirPort antenna cable into the ho

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Modem BoardModem BoardTools Required• Torx T6 screwdriver, preferably with a magnetized tip• Screw tray or something eq

200 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Modem BoardRemoving the Modem Board1. Locate the modem board.2. Remove the two identical T6 screws.3. Holding the

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Modem BoardReplacing the Modem Board1. Connect the modem cable.2. Holding the top and bottom edges of the board, align

202 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Modem Board3. Replace the two screws.4. Replace the AirPort Extreme Card holder.5. Replace the AirPort Extreme Car

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Bluetooth BoardBluetooth BoardTools Required• Torx T6 screwdriver, preferably with a magnetized tip• Screw tray or some

204 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Bluetooth BoardRemoving the Bluetooth Board1. Locate the Bluetooth board.2. Remove the two identical T6 screws.3.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Bluetooth BoardReplacing the Bluetooth Board1. Connect the Bluetooth antenna cable.Note: This graphic shows the Bluetoo

206 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Bluetooth Board3. Replace the two screws.4. Replace the AirPort Extreme Card.5. Replace the back cover.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - LCD PanelLCD PanelTools Required• Torx T10 screwdriver, preferably with a magnetized tip• Clean, soft, lint-free towel

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Serial ATA Hard Drive6. Press the video cable into the notch on the midplane chassis.4. Replace the two fan cover scre

208 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart LCD PanelRemoving the LCD Panel1. Place the display bezel/LCD panel assembly face-down on a clean, soft, lint-free

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - LCD PanelReplacing the LCD Panel1. Check the routing of the LCD panel cables.Note: The replacement LCD panel includes t

210 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart LCD Panel3. Place the LCD panel into the display bezel so that all four screw holes on the brackets align with the

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Front BezelFront BezelTools Required• Clean, soft, lint-free towel or blanketPreliminary StepsBefore you begin, remove

212 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Front BezelRemoving the Display BezelWith all preliminary steps performed, the display bezel is the part that rema

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel1. Before installing the LCD panel and reassembling the computer, make sure the dis

214 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart AirPort Extreme Antenna CableAirPort Extreme Antenna CableTools Required• Torx T10 screwdriver, preferably with a

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - AirPort Extreme Antenna CableRemoving the AirPort Extreme Antenna Cable1. Locate the pull tab at the top of the compute

216 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart AirPort Extreme Antenna Cable3. Starting at the plug end of the AirPort antenna, release the cable from the cable

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - AirPort Extreme Antenna Cable5. Route the cable through the corner opening in the midplane chassis.6. Note that the Air

20 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Parallel ATA Hard Drive Parallel ATA Hard Drive Tools • Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriv

218 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart AirPort Extreme Antenna CableReplacing the AirPort Extreme Antenna Cable1. Route the antenna through the corner op

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - AirPort Extreme Antenna Cable5. Replace the memory.6. Replace the fan cover.7. Replace the inverter.8. Replace the opti

220 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane ChassisMidplane ChassisTools Required• Torx T10 screwdriver, preferably with a magnetized tip• Screw tray

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane ChassisPart Location

222 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane ChassisRemoving the Midplane Chassis1. Remove the three T10 screws from the copper heatpad. Set the heatp

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Chassis3. On the other side of the chassis, note that the midplane chassis includes the mesh tape that borders

224 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane ChassisReplacing the Midplane Chassis1. Transfer the copper heatpad to the replacement chassis. Replace t

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Screw ChartsScrew ChartsTo Access the Optical Drive

226 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Screw ChartsTo Access the Inverter

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Screw ChartsTo Access the Fan Cover

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Parallel ATA Hard Drive Removing the Parallel ATA Hard Drive 1. Ground yourself. Touch the metal surface (as shown bel

228 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Screw ChartsTo Access the Hard Drive

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Screw ChartsTo Access the Display/Bezel-Part 1

230 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Screw ChartsTo Access the Display/Bezel-Part 2

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Screw ChartsTo Access the Midplane Assembly-Part 1

232 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Screw ChartsTo Access the Midplane Assembly-Part 2

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Screw Charts

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iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 1 General Information General Information iMac G5 Repair Extension Program (REP) for Video and Power Issues App

2 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information Eligible Products The program is available for first generation iMac G5 models that were sol

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 3 General Information Note: Only first generation iMac G5 models are eligible for the repair extension program..

22 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Parallel ATA Hard Drive2. Locate the parallel ATA hard drive in the top right corner.4. Remove the three hard dri

4 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information Replacement Parts If a logic board and/or power supply must be replaced, order on a like-fo

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 5 General Information Japan Service providers in Japan who create a Mail-In Repair for iMac products eligible fo

6 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information Serial Number Location The iMac G5 serial number is located on the bottom of the computer s

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 7 General Information Diagnostic LEDs The iMac G5 has built-in diagnostic LEDs (shown below) on the main logic b

8 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information3. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of the computer

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 9 General Information5. As you hold the metal foot, tilt the back cover up and lift it away from the computer. T

10 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information7. Locate the large white arrow in the middle of the board. 8. Above this arrow, you'l

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 11 General Information• LED 2 indicates that the main logic board has detected proper power from the power supp

12 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information Internal Power Button To the left of the diagnostic LEDs are two buttons. The top button i

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 13 General Information To power the computer on with the back cover off: 1. First remove the back cover.2. Plug

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Parallel ATA Hard Drive5. Locate the white connector on the end of the hard drive.6. Carefully lift the hard drive str

14 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information SMU Button on the Logic Board The iMac G5 uses an advanced system management unit (SMU) to

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 15 General Information Note: If Mac OS X is not booted and the alternate development operating system does not

16 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information Ports The iMac G5 ports are shown below.

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 17 General Information Spares Kit Shipping with Replacement Modules 1. An extra thermal sensor cable (shown belo

18 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting General Information DDR Memory iMac G5 computers work with memory modules (DIMMs) that meet all of these crite

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 19 Symptom Charts Symptom Charts How to Use the Symptom Charts The Symptom Charts included in this chapter will

20 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Power Issues No Power. The iMac G5 will not turn on. 1. Refer to the iMac G5 Repair Extension P

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 21 Symptom Charts8. Plug the power cord into the iMac G5 and into the AC outlet. Check to see if LED #1 is On or

22 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Charts10. Does the computer start up normally after pressing the internal power button?- Yes : Press

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 23 Symptom Charts Yes : The hard drive needs to be replaced. No : Go to the next step.13. When pressing the inte

24 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Parallel ATA Hard Drive7. Using your fingers, disconnect the drive data cable and power cable from the hard drive.

24 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Charts Loud buzzing, ticking, or whining noise The computer may make a loud buzzing, ticking, or whini

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 25 Symptom Charts No Video The computer will turn on and there is no picture or color on the display. The boot c

26 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Charts6. Remove the back cover to access the diagnostic LEDs on the logic board. 7. With the back cover

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 27 Symptom Charts10. When the computer starts up, LED #2 will light after you hear the boot chime indicating the lo

28 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Charts13. Unplug the iMac G5 and remove the SDRAM. Replace with known good SDRAM. Plug the iMac G5 back

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 29 Symptom ChartsDisplay is tinted another color1. Refer to the iMac G5 Repair Extension Program mentioned at the b

30 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom ChartsWhen displaying a single color over the screen area, the LCD panel shows one or more pixels that a

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 31 Symptom ChartsHard DriveIn a hard drive failure, the computer fails to boot to the desktop and may display a flas

32 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom ChartsFlashing question mark appears on the screen1. Boot from the system CD that came with the computer

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 33 Symptom ChartsNo: The next thing to check to make sure the computer realizes the drive is there. From the Apple

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Parallel ATA Hard Drive Replacing the Parallel ATA Hard Drive 1. Remove the replacement hard drive from its packaging.

34 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Chartsinformation.• Unknown Error: If you see “Unknown Error”, without “-2147352480”, you will want to s

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 35 Symptom ChartsInserting Discs Issue1. Is there a disc already in the drive? Refer to Knowledge Base article 1067

36 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom ChartsFan SoundLoud fan noise coming from inside the computerThe grill on the bottom of the iMac G5 lets

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 37 Symptom Chartsincrease their speed to cool the system the sound level will increase. This is normal operation an

38 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Charts6. With the cover off, plug the computer in and start it up by pressing the internal power button.

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 39 Symptom ChartsHeatsink Cleaning ProcedureDust drawn in through the intake grill on the bottom of the iMac can gr

40 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Charts4. If the dust has accumulated on the cooling fins then use compressed air from a can or an air com

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 41 Symptom ChartsAirPortNot able to connect wirelessly with AirPort1. From the Apple menu, choose About this Mac. 2

42 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom ChartsMy AirPort signal seems to be very week1. Check your antenna. If the AirPort antenna is not plugg

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 43 Symptom ChartsSpeakersI don’t hear sound from the speakers.1. Press the F5 button on your keyboard. It has a sou

26 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Parallel ATA Hard Drive4. Replace the three hard drive screws. . 5. Before replacing the back cover, tuck the bla

44 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom ChartsI hear sound out of only one speaker.1. Are there any external microphones, speakers or headphones

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 45 Symptom Charts3. Try a known good USB mouse.4. Replace the mouse.5. Replace the logic board.The mouse is slow to

46 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom ChartsNo: Replace the logic board.Certain keys don't work.1. Unplug all devices from your computer,

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 47 Symptom ChartsWhen I type, strange characters appear on the screen.1. Depending on your iMac's settings, a

48 - iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting Symptom Charts2. Reseat the memory into the slot.3. Replace the memory.4. Replace the logic board.USBA USB devic

iMac G5, 17-inch Troubleshooting - 49 Symptom Charts

© 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.  Service SourceViews iMac G5, 17-inch

iMac G5,17-inch Views - 1 iMac G5 (17-inch) iMac G5 (17-inch)Cable, Hard Drive Sensor922-6790Cable, Hard Drive, Data, PATA922-6791Cable, Hard Driv

2 - iMac G5, 17-inch Views Screw Matrix and Part Numbers Screw Matrix and Part Numbers iMac G5 (17-inch) Note: Th

iMac G5,17-inch Views - 3 Screw Matrix and Part Numbers 922- • Modem (2) T6• Bluetooth (2) T6• AirPort Guide (2) T6 922-6842 • Ai

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Optical Drive Optical Drive Tools • Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, preferably with a mag

4 - iMac G5, 17-inch Views Screw Locators Screw Locators To Access the Optical Drive

iMac G5,17-inch Views - 5 Screw Locators To Access the Inverter

6 - iMac G5, 17-inch Views Screw Locators To Access the Fan Cover

iMac G5,17-inch Views - 7 Screw Locators To Access the Hard Drive

8 - iMac G5, 17-inch Views Screw Locators To Access the Display/Bezel-Part 1

iMac G5,17-inch Views - 9 Screw Locators To Access the Display/Bezel-Part 2

10 - iMac G5, 17-inch Views Screw Locators To Access the Midplane Assembly-Part 1

iMac G5,17-inch Views - 11 Screw Locators To Access the Midplane Assembly-Part 2

© 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.  Service SourceRepair Extension Program iMac G5 (17-inch)

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 1 Repair Extension Program for Video and Power Issues Apple has announced the iMac G5 Repair Extension

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - 1 General Information General Information What’s New October 2007 Updated Logic Board replacement procedure. A “cau

28 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Ground yourself. Touch the metal surface (as shown below) on the insi

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 2 Eligible Products The program is available for first generation iMac G5 models that were sold between

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 3Note: Only first generation iMac G5 models are eligible for the repair extension program.. Note: Cust

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 4 Replacement Parts If a logic board and/or power supply must be replaced, order on a like-for-like bas

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 5 European IMCs For repairs covered under the iMac G5 REP for Video and Power Issues, IMCs in Europe mu

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 6 Troubleshooting Video Issues Video Symptoms Affected computers will exhibit one or more of the follow

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 7 4. Affected capacitors will have a “+” sign stamped into the top of the capacitor. Note: Not all c

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 8 6. If the logic board has bulged or vented capacitors, replace the logic board. 7. If the logic board

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 9 Special CompTIA Codes Apple has created the following two CompTIA Codes to use for repairs on iMac pr

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 10 Troubleshooting Power Issues Power Symptoms The affected power supplies are rated for 100VAC-127VAC

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 11 5. Remove the power supply. Turn over the power supply to view the label. Affected power supplies ha

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Optical Drive2. Locate the optical drive in the top left corner.4. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the three o

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 12 7. While doing the power supply repair, inspect the capacitors (highlighted below) on the logic boar

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 13 9. Failed capacitors will no longer have a flat top and can be identified by signs of bulging (shown b

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 14 Special CompTIA Codes Apple has created the following two CompTIA Codes to use for repairs on iMac p

iMac G5 (17-inch) Repair Extension Program - 15 European IMCs For repairs covered under the iMac G5 REP for Video and Power Issues, IMCs in Europe m

30 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Optical Drive5. Pull the optical drive tab straight up and then to the right. Set the optical drive aside.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Note: A microfoam shim is included with the replacement optical drive a

32 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Optical Drive4. Tuck the mircofoam into place before installing the optical drive.5. Remove the replacement optic

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Optical Drive7. The optical drive will click into place when you push down near the pull tab. Note: If the optical

34 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Optical Drive9. Replace the three optical drive screws.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Microfoam Shim Microfoam Shim Tools Required • Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, preferably

36 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Microfoam ShimInstalling the Microfoam onto the Bezel 1. Steps 2-7 show photos of the microfoam inside the iMac G5

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Microfoam Shim4. Tuck the mircofoam into place before installing the optical drive.5. Replace the optical drive in the

2 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart General Information• AirPort antenna• Bluetooth antenna• LED light pipe

38 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Microfoam Shim6. Slide the optical drive into place and press down near the tab to reconnect the drive. 7. Make sur

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Fan CoverFan CoverTools Required• Use the screwdriver provided, and a Phillips #2 screwdriver, preferably with a magnet

40 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Fan CoverRemoving the Fan Cover1. Ground yourself. Touch the metal surface (as shown below) on the inside of the co

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Fan Cover2. Locate the fan cover shown below.4. Using a Phillips #2 for the screw on the left and a Phillips #2 for the

42 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Fan CoverReplacing the Fan Cover1. Remove the replacement fan cover from its packaging.4. Replace the two fan cover

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Fans, UpperFans, UpperTools Required• Phillips #2 screwdriver or Torx-8 (some models have torx screws on the fan)• Scre

44 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Fans, UpperRemoving the Fans1. Depending on the type of screws present (Torx 8 or Phillips #2), loosen the two fan

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Fans, Upper3. Lift the fan out of the computer.4. If your are replacing the fan, remove the screws from the fan grommet

46 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Fans, Upper6. Move the video cable to the left to access the fan screw near the top of the computer7. Depending on

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Fans, Upper8. Lift the fan out of the computer and disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the logic board. Pull

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - 3 General Information Tools The following tools are required to service the computer:• Phillips #2 screwdriver• Flat

48 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Fans, UpperReplacing the Fans 1. Route the fan cable under the black hard drive cable. Connect the fan cable to the

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Fans, Upper3. Tuck the video cable into the space between the fan and the hard drive.4. Lower the larger fan into the

50 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Fans, Upper5. Route the fan cable under the black cable. Connect the fan cable to the logic board.6. Replace the tw

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - InverterInverterTools Required• Phillips #2 screwdriver, preferably with a magnetized tip• Screw tray or something equi

52 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart InverterRemoving the Inverter1. To access the inverter assembly other service modules have to be removed. This proc

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Inverter3. Locate the optical drive.4. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the three optical drive screws.

54 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Inverter5. Pull the optical drive tab straight up and then to the right. Set the optical drive aside.6. Locate the

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Inverter7. Release the cable from the clip. Disconnect the cable connector.4. Using the iMac G5 screw tool, or a Philli

56 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Inverter5. Lift the inverter straight up to disconnect the inverter board.6. Disconnect the white connector (circle

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Inverter7. Turn over the inverter as shown. Using your fingers or a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully remove the gray pla

4 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart General Information Important Things to Know 1. All customer removable screws are brass colored (except for some f

58 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Inverter9. Return the inverter board to Apple in the packaging provided.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Inverter Replacing the Inverter 1. Remove the replacement inverter from its packaging. 2. Locate the gray plastic cove

60 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Inverter3. Install the plastic cover on the replacement inverter board. Gently squeeze the board near each tab (c

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Inverter5. As you lower the inverter into place, connect the black connector to the pins on the board. Use the tall si

62 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Inverter4. Reconnect the inverter-to-display panel cable. Important: The connector is keyed (it fits together on

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Inverter6. Locate the optical drive that you set aside. Holding the optical drive by the back end (near the tab), inse

64 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Inverter8. Replace the optical drive screws.

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Memory (DIMMs) Memory (DIMMs) About iMac G5 Memory • iMac G5 computers work with memory modules (DIMMs) that meet all

66 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Memory (DIMMs) Removing the Memory 1. Important: Ground yourself. Touch the metal surface (as shown below) on th

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Memory (DIMMs)2. Locate the memory module(s) in the bottom right corner.3. Rotate the computer to the left so the memo

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - 5 Removing the Back Cover Removing the Back Cover Tools Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver P

68 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Memory (DIMMs) Replacing the Memory 1. Remove the replacement memory module from its packaging.2. Replace the mem

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Power Supply Power Supply Tools Required • Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, preferably with

70 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Power Supply Important Things to Know Note: These instructions cover the iMac G5 (17-inch) models. The models m

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Power Supply Removing the Power Supply 1. Ground yourself. Touch the metal surface (as shown below) on the inside of t

72 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Power Supply2. Locate the power supply in the picture below. 3. Loosen the three captive power supply screws (cir

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Power Supply4. Turn the middle case screw to the right about five revolutions. This releases a screw clamp that holds t

74 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Power Supply6. Pull the power supply cable out of the connector by rocking it back and forth with your hands and

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Power Supply8. Return this power supply to Apple in the packaging provided.

76 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Power Supply Replacing Power Supply 1. Remove the replacement power supply from its packaging. Note: If your co

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Power Supply4. Turn the middle case screw to the left about five revolutions. This step prepares the back cover to be i

6 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Removing the Back Cover3. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of the compute

78 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card AirPort Extreme Card Only the AirPort Extreme Card may be installed in the iMac G5. Older Ai

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - AirPort Extreme Card Removing the AirPort Extreme Card 1. Ground yourself. Touch the metal surface (as shown below) on

80 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card2. Locate the AirPort Extreme card.3. Disconnect the antenna cable from the end of the instal

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - AirPort Extreme Card4. Pull the tab on the card to remove the card from the AirPort card guide. Important: Return thi

82 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart AirPort Extreme Card Replacing the AirPort Extreme Card 1. Remove the replacement AirPort Extreme card from its p

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - AirPort Extreme Card4. Make sure the AirPort Extreme card is flush with the plastic AirPort card guide.

84 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Battery Battery Tools No tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, find a flat-blade screwdriver or

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Battery Removing the Battery 1. To access the battery other service modules have to be removed. This procedure will sh

86 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Battery3. Locate the AirPort Extreme card. The battery is located below the AirPort Extreme card. Note: If an A

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Battery5. Pull the tab on the card to remove the card from the AirPort card guide. 6. Reconnect the antenna cable to t

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - 7 Removing the Back Cover6. Holding the back cover by the metal stand, tilt the cover up and lift it off the compute

88 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Battery7. WIth a pencil or other plastic tool, push the battery in the direction of the arrow to free the battery

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Battery Replacing the Battery 1. Remove the replacement battery from its packaging.2. Holding the battery positive sid

90 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Battery4. Slide the AirPort Extreme card into the slot until it clicks into place. Connect the AirPort antenna ca

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly Midplane Assembly Tools Required • Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, prefe

92 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane AssemblyRemoving the Midplane Assembly1. To access the midplane assembly you must first remove other servic

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly3. Locate the optical drive in the top left corner.4. Using the iMac G5 screw tool, or a Phillips #2 s

94 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly5. Pull the optical drive tab straight up and then to the right. Set the optical drive aside. 6. L

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly7. Release the cable from the clip. Disconnect the cable connector.4. Using the iMac G5 screw tool, or

96 - iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart Midplane Assembly5. Lift the inverter straight up to disconnect the inverter board.6. Disconnect the white connecto

iMac G5, 17-inch Take Apart - Midplane Assembly7. Locate the fan cover shown below.4. Using the iMac G5 screw tool, or a Phillips #2 and #2 screwdriv