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Failure to follow these instructions could damage your equipment and void its warranty. Tools Required • Use the screwdriver provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, preferably with a magnetized tip • Needlenose pliers • Screw tray or equivalent to hold the screws • Flat-blade screwdriver Part Location Important: Removing the inverter must be done carefully to avoid fracturing the DIMM connectors. 033-2501 Rev. E Important Things to Know 1. All customer removable screws are brass colored. Do not remove screws unless they are brass colored, or you will void your warranty. 2. A magnetized “L”-shaped Phillips screwdriver is included with the replacement part. 3. Remove the gray plastic inverter cover before returning the inverter to Apple. The procedure will show you how. 4. Ground yourself when working on the computer. The procedure will show you how to ground yourself. 5. Do not pull on individual wires when disconnecting a part; pull on the connector. 6. Keep drinks and other liquids away from the area you are working on the iMac. 2 -iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch Opening the Computer Note: These instructions cover the iMac G5 (20-inch) models.The models may look slightly different from one shown in the illustration; however, the following procedure applies to both models. 1. Turn off your computer by choosing Shut Down from the Apple (K) menu. 2. Disconnect all cables, and unplug the power cord from your computer. 3. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of the computer and slowly lay the computer face down as shown. iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch -3 4. Locate the three silver case screws circled below.You may have to lift the stand to locate the middle case screw. Note: These screws are captive; they are part of the display/bezel assembly and cannot be removed. Using the tool provided, or a Phillips #2 screwdriver, loosen the three captive screws. Turn the screws to the left until they stop turning. Don’t force the screws once they stop turning. 5. Holding the back cover by the metal foot, tilt the cover up and lift it off the computer. Set the back cover aside. 4 - iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch Removing the Inverter 1. To access the inverter other service modules have to be removed. This procedure will show you how to remove and replace each module. As you remove each module, set it aside, along with the screws for that module. 2. Ground yourself. Touch the metal surface (as shown below) on the inside of the computer to discharge any static electricity. Warning: Always discharge static electricity before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the part and closed the computer. iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch -5 3. Locate the memory module(s) in the bottom right corner.You must remove the memory to gain access to the inverter. 4. Rotate the computer to the left so the memory is in the position shown below. 5. To release the memory from its slot, push down on the two side latches (circled below). Pull the memory module out of the slot. Repeat this step if you have a second memory module. 6 -iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch 6. Locate the gray plastic module on the right side of the computer. This is the inverter. 7. Remove the three inverter screws (circled below). iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch -7 8. Slide the inverter out at an angle. Locate the colored cables connected on the right side of the inverter. Important: Carefully slide out the inverter so that it doesn't make contact with the DIMM connector latches. 9. Disconnect the two inverter cables by pulling on the connectors, not on the cables. Disconnect the larger connector first. 8 -iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch 10. Lift the inverter out of the computer. Gently pull the black cable (circled) that is connected under (see next photo) the gray fan duct. 11. This picture shows a close up of the connector from step 10.The black cable (from the previous step) connects to the pins shown below. iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch -9 12. Locate the small, gray inverter cable cover in the top right corner. 13. Pull the gray cover in the direction of the arrow. 10 -iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch 14. Disconnect the two white connectors underneath the cover. Pull on the connectors, not on the cables. Free the cables from the clips inside the cover. Set the inverter and cover aside. 15. Turn over the inverter as shown. Using your fingers or a flatblade screwdriver, remove the gray plastic inverter cover by prying the tabs (circled below) away from the board. Set the cover aside. iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch -11 16. Turn the inverter board over. Disconnect the black cable and transfer it to the replacement inverter. 12 -iMac G5 Inverter, 20-inch Installing the Replacement Inverter 1. Remove the replacement inverter from its packaging. Attach the black inverter cable that you removed in the previous step. 2. Locate the gray plastic cover that came with the ...