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Service Source
eMac
© 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
The following tools are recommended for the take apart procedures.
•2.5 mm hex (for rear housing)
•phillips #2 screwdriver
•jeweler’s screwdriver set
•needlenose pliers
•ESD wriststrap and mat
•CRT discharge tool
Note: Do not use a power driver on the rear housing screws.
Tools |
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CRT Neck/Display/Analog
Assembly Handling Information
Handling
Important: It is imperative that proper handling and packaging guidelines be followed when working with the display/analog assembly.
Do NOT lift, handle, bump, or manipulate the CRT neck/neck board (see red arrows below) on the Display/Analog assembly. Modules damaged by mishandling are NOT covered by Apple Warranty. Apple Authorized Service Providers can be liable for broken CRT necks due to improper handling.
Caution: The metal chassis has sharp edges, you may want to wear gloves when handling the assembly. Lift the assembly from the metal chassis; never lift the assembly from the neck. I
Packing a Defective Display/Analog Assembly
The packing procedure is included with the replacement display/analog assembly. Incorrect packaging can result in damaged eMac displays. Please read and follow the directions enclosed in the shipping box of the new display prior to packaging the defective assembly. AASPs can be liable for broken CRT necks due to improper packing and handling.
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Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Place the computer face down on an ESD mat.
User Access Door |
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Procedure
1.Remove the screw on the user access door
2.Gently remove the access door.
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User Access Door |
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Place the computer face down on an ESD mat.
Feet |
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Procedure
1. Remove the two screws. Set the plastic feet aside.
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Feet |
Tools
• 2.5 mm hex.
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
•Place the computer face down on an ESD mat.
•Remove the feet.
Rear Housing |
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Procedure
1.Remove three screws located below the user access door (these three screws are longer that the rest of the rear housing screws).
2. Remove the six remaining rear housing screws.
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Rear Housing |
3.Gently lift the rear housing up about 2 inches. Warning: If you lift the housing too fast, the power button (on the inside of the housing) can become permanently damaged or the machine may not power on.
4.Carefully disconnect the power cable from the power button located inside the rear housing. Lift the rear housing off the computer.
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Tools
•needlenose pliers
•Note: Follow this take-apart procedure only if you are replacing a defective power button.
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
•Place the computer face down on an ESD mat.
•Remove the feet.
•Remove the rear housing.
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Power Button |
Procedure
1.Disconnect the power cable from the power button located inside the rear housing. Lift the rear housing off the computer.
2.Note: Continue with this procedure only if you are replacing a defective power button. With a needlenose pliers, push the power button through the retaining ring. The power button will pop off rear housing and the retaining ring may get stuck on the pliers.
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3. Save the retaining ring (shown below)
4.Replacement Note: Obtain a new power button and peel the sticky backing off the power button. Position the power button into the hole on the rear housing (as shown below). Note: The picture below is looking at the power button from the inside of the rear housing.
5. Place the retaining ring over the power button connector and press down firmly.
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Power Button |
Warning: This product contains high voltage and a high-vacuum picture tube. To prevent injury, always review the Service Foundations: CRT Displays course for safety information. It can be found at: http://service.info.apple.com/service_training/training.html. Click on Desktop Certification Courses and select the Service Foundations: CRT Displays link.
Warning: Never use a grounding wriststrap until after discharging the CRT and setting up an ongoing ground connection.
Safety Guidelines:
Whenever the rear housing of the computer is removed and before replacing a module, you must
1. Discharge the CRT (shown below) and remove the anode cap.
2.Establish an ongoing ground by using a cable with alligator clips at both ends. Connect one end to the anode aperture, and connect the other end to the metal CRT frame (as shown below).
3.With the CRT discharged and the ongoing ground in place wear a grounding wriststrap to prevent equipment damage from static electricity.
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Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Jeweler’s #1 screwdriver (for removing metal plate on speaker assembly)
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
•Place the computer face down on an ESD mat.
•Remove the user access door.
•Remove the feet.
•Remove the rear housing.
•Discharge the CRT.
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Speakers |
Procedure
1.Note: The speaker assembly is not screwed down. Gently pull the speaker assembly in the direction of the arrow.
2.Disconnect the speaker cable on the left side. Lift the speaker assembly out of the computer.
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Fan
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Phillips #2
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
•Place the computer face down on an ESD mat.
•Remove the user access door.
•Remove the feet.
•Remove the rear housing.
•Discharge the CRT.
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Fan |
Procedure
1.With the fan facing you, disconnect the two circled screws and disconnect the fan cable.
2.On the right side of the fan, remove two screws (one of which is the ground screw), and disconnect the fan power cable.
Fan |
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3.To locate the last fan screw, turn the computer so the anode socket is facing you.You’ll see two screws. Remove the top screw.
4.To remove the fan, turn the computer so the fan is facing you. Grab onto the fan near the AC plug and the bottom right corner of the fan. Gently pull the fan toward you and away from the chassis. Be very careful of the CRT neck.
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Fan |
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Phillips #2
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
•Place the computer face down on an ESD mat.
•Remove the user access door.
•Remove the feet.
•Remove the rear housing.
•Discharge the CRT.
•Remove the fan.
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Procedure
1.Remove the five screws. Important: Push the power button cable inside the Faraday cage so it doesn’t get caught when you remove the Faraday cage.
2. Gently pry the Faraday cage away from the chassis in the direction of the arrows.
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Faraday Cage |
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• Phillips #2
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
•Place the computer face down on an ESD mat.
•Remove the user access door.
•Remove the feet.
•Remove the rear housing.
•Discharge the CRT.
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•Remove the fan.
•Remove the Faraday cage.
•Remove the AirPort Card if installed.
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Digital Module Assembly |
Procedure
1.With the digital module facing you, remove the four screws on the left side of the digital module.
2. Next, remove the three screws on the right side.
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3. On the top right side of the digital module, remove one screw.
4. On the top left side of the digital module, remove one screw.
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5.Remove one screw on the I/O panel and disconnect the video cable located above the screw. Squeeze the tabs to disconnect the video cable.
6.Note: Remove the AirPort card if it’s installed. Grab onto the digital module at the tabs circled below. Pull in the direction of arrow. The digital module is connected to blindmate connectors. It’s a tight fit, so pull hard.
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Important: Take Apart Note: Replace the IVAD cable if the eMac raster shifts upward from the bottom of the display or the raster is jumpy, otherwise leave the cable alone. Refer to Knowledge Base article 95168 for more information.
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
•2.5 mm hex tool
•Phillips #2 screwdriver
•Hot-melt glue gun (recommended)
•Nylon probe tool (922-5065)
Procedure
1.Remove the rear housing from the eMac.
2.Discharge the CRT. Warning: This product contains high voltage and a high-vacuum picture tube. To prevent injury, review the Service Foundations course: “CRT Displays” for safety information.
3.Locate the IVAD assembly shown below.
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IVAD Cable |
4.Note: The screws on IVAD assembly need to be removed to access one end of the IVAD cable. Remove the screw (circled below) and then remove the metal cable cover.
5. Remove the remaining two screws on the IVAD assembly.
IVAD Cable |
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