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Apple IMAC - ALL-IN-ONE DESKTOP - 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Manual

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Warning: Whenever the bottom housing is opened for service, you must do two things: 1.You must clean the original thermal film from all thermal interface mating surfaces, and reapply thermal paste to the mating surfaces on the thermal pipe. 2. You must tighten the four torx screws on the bottom housing to a minimum of 17 in.-lbs. Use a torque driver (service tool 076-0899) to ensure that the thermal pipe is firmly mated with the top base. If you do not have a torque driver, you must make sure the screws are tightened by hand FIRMLY, BUT NOT FORCIBLY. Failure to follow these steps could cause the computer to overheat and damage internal components. Refer to the topic "Thermal Paste Application" for detailed information. 66 - iMac (USB 2.0) Take Apart Fan Retainer Bracket (under fan)

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66 -
iMac (USB 2.0)
Take Apart
Fan Retainer Bracket (under fan)
Warning:
Whenever the bottom housing is opened for service, you must do two things:
1.You must clean the original thermal film from all thermal interface mating surfaces,
and reapply thermal paste to the mating surfaces on the thermal pipe.
2. You must tighten the four torx screws on the bottom housing to a minimum of 17
in.-lbs. Use a torque driver (service tool 076-0899) to ensure that the thermal pipe is
firmly mated with the top base. If you do not have a torque driver, you must make
sure the screws are tightened by hand FIRMLY, BUT NOT FORCIBLY.
Failure to follow these steps could cause the computer to overheat and
damage internal components.
Refer to the topic “Thermal Paste Application” for detailed information.