Apple iMac 20 late 2006 Service Manual

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iMac (20-inch Late 2006)

13 December 2007

© 2006 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

iMac (20-inch Late 2006)

Contents

Take Apart

General Information  6

Product View  6

 

 

Serial Number Location  

7

Tools Required  9

 

 

Safety 

10

 

 

 

Access Tool Modification 

11

What’s New 

17

 

 

Access Door 

19

 

 

Front Bezel  21

 

 

Camera Board  29

 

 

Lower EMI Shield 

35

 

IR Board 

38

 

 

 

Battery 

43

 

 

 

LCD Display Panel 

45

 

Memory 

52

 

 

 

Speakers 

56

 

 

 

AirPort Extreme Card  60

Bluetooth Card  65

 

 

Optical Drive 

68

 

 

Hard Drive  76

 

 

Power Supply 

83

 

 

Logic Board 

89

 

 

AC Power Inlet  99

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Fan, Hard Drive  103

Fan, Optical Drive 

107

Fan, CPU  110

 

Inverter  113

 

Ambient Light Sensor Board  117

Cable, Camera and IR  120

Bluetooth Antenna 

123

AirPort Antennas 

127

Clutch Mechanism 

131

Chassis  135

 

Rear Housing  139

Stand  142

 

Cable, AC/DC SATA, Inverter Power  146

Troubleshooting

General Information  151

Symptom Charts  156

How to Use the Symptom Charts  156

Power Issues 

157

No Video 

158

 

Video Distortion After Waking From Sleep  160

Display 

163

 

Optical Drive  

167

Fan Sound 

172

AirPort 

176

 

Bluetooth 

177

IR Remote 

178

IR Sensor/Receiver  179

Built-in iSight Camera  180

Speakers 

182

 

Mouse 

183

 

Keyboard 

184

Error Beep(s) 

185

USB  186

 

 

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Views

iMac (20-inch Late 2006)—Upper Exploded View 

188

iMac (20-inch Late 2006)—Lower Exploded View 

189

Screw Chart  190

Screw Chart : iMac (20-inch Late 2006): page 1   190

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Service Source

Take Apart

iMac (20-inch Late 2006)

© 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.

General Information

Product View

iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart — General Information  6

Serial Number Location

On the bottom of your iMac stand, you’ll find a label with the serial number printed on it:

Serial Number Location

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What’s New on the iMac (20-inch Late 2006)?

Logic board

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor running at 2.16 or 2.33 GHz

AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth antennas

Separate antennas: Two AirPort antennas, one Bluetooth antenna

Inverter Board

New service part, 661-4112. It serves as the flat panel backlight controller.

Camera Board

New service module, 661-4113, is smaller than previous camera boards.

Memory

Supports up to 3 GB system memory

Supports two standard PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM modules

Rear cover and Front bezel

New part numbers (922-7769 and 922-7875) with slight revisions to each part

DC-DC Board

There is no DC/DC board. The functionality previously accomplished on the DC/DC board has been integrated into the logic board

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Tools Required

The following tools are required to service the computer. Note that a special access card (part 9227172) 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 to open the rear cover (part 922-7172)

Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool)

Phillips #1 screwdriver

Phillips #2 screwdriver

Torx T8 screwdriver (magnetized)

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

Torx T10 screwdriver (magnetized)

Flat-blade screwdriver

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Safety

Warning: When the iMac (20-inch Late 2006) is under power, be aware that the power supply contains high voltages that pose a potential hazard to your personal safety. Never work on or near the power supply with the unit powered on, and as a further precaution always make sure the unit is unplugged when working on it with the front bezel removed.

WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE

Text or photographs marked by this symbol indicate that a potential hazard to your personal safety exists from a high voltage source.

The AC/DC power supply board is a high voltage source with the unit under power, and remains powered up whenever the system is plugged in, whether or not the system is turned on. Use extreme caution when troubleshooting the system with the front bezel removed.

• Disconnect power to the system before performing maintenance.

• Don’t work alone. In the even of an electrical shock it is important to have another individual present who can provide assistance.

• Keep one hand in your pocket when working on any iMac (20-inch Late 2006) that is plugged in. This will help ensure that your body does not provide a path to ground in the event that you accidentally make contact with the line voltage.

• Don’t wear jewelry, watches, necklaces, or other metallic articles that could present a risk if they accidentally make contact with the power supply circuitry.

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Opening the Computer

Apple authorized, desktop certified technicians only should ever remove the front bezel on the iMac (20-inch Late 2006). When the front bezel is removed, be sure to always ground yourself and follow ESD-safe repair practices

Removing the front bezel requires using a special access card (part 922-7172) to release latches located inside the upper corners of the front bezel. Slightly bending the upper quarter of the access tool card will help engage the latch more securely.

As you are inserting the card to disengage the latch you should squeeze the top of the bezel, that will help take pressure off of the latch and enable it to open easier. Note: If the bezel won’t open, try cutting the card lengthwise into 3/4 inch or 1.5 cm strips. Insert the card on a 45º angle, aimed toward the outer corner, and try again.

Once the card has been released it is safe to open the bezel. See the Front Bezel Take Apart procedure for more information.

Access Tool Modification

If you wish to modify the access card tool, order kit 076-1213. The kit contains an access card and a piece of EMI gasket that can be cut and added to the top of the card. The additional thickness on the card will improve the chances of making contact with each bezel latch.

1.Remove the tape on the gasket to expose the sticky side of the gasket. Attach the sticky side of the EMI gasket to the top of the access card.

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2.Cut the EMI gasket to the edge of the access card.

3.Using packing tape, or something equivalent, fold the tape over the EMI gasket to attach the gasket to the card.

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4.Bend the card at a slight angle at the top to make sure the card makes contact with each latch.

5.Refer to Removing the Front Bezel for the complete procedure.

6.

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EMI Shielding

The iMac enclosure is wrapped in EMI shielding that is easily torn and damaged. To maintain a properly shielded unit, you must repair all accidental tears and cracks to the shielding by

covering them with EMI tape. Order EMI tape, part number 922-4786 (a long, thin strip) or 9225026 (short, wide strips).

Cover nicks with EMI tape. Pay particular attention to the EMI shielding inside the rear housing, shown below. The EMI shield is easily damaged when replacing modules.

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Lower EMI Shield

EMI tape covers the top and sides of the display panel, and the lower EMI shield covers the logic board along the bottom of the unit. The EMI tape and lower EMI shield are easily damaged when removed, and removal is necessary in order to access most components within the unit.

Should the EMI tape that seals the display, or the EMI shield covering the bottom of the enclosure (see photo below) accidentally tear, use the EMI tape (922-4786 or 922-5026) to repair and completely seal the unit.

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When properly repaired, all edges shown below will be wrapped by EMI tape, and the tape securely adhered to all edges. Use a “black stick” to flatten the EMI tape tightly and rub out air pockets and wrinkles.

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What’s New

13 December 2007

Troubleshooting---> No Video--> Symptom 2: No Video, Boot Chime Heard, White LED ON: Step 4 was corrected to reference Step 7 instead of Step 8, which does not exist.

29 October 2007

A note was added to the Logic Board Replacement section to tell service providers to install the iMac Firmware Update 1.2 (or later).

For proper performance and reliability of the Intel Core 2 Duo processors, apply the iMac firmware update after replacing the logic board.The firmware update allows Apple service to consolidate the version 1 and version 2 logic boards.Refer to KBase article: Firmware updates for Intel-based Macs.

The 661-4108 logic board will replaced by 661-4294

The 661-4109 logic board will replaced by 661-4295

The 661-4110 logic board will replaced by 661-4296

The 661-4111 logic board will replaced by 661-4297

16 October 2007

Corrected the Ambient Light Sensor part number on the Exploded View. diagram The correct part number is 922-7759.

23 April 2007

The optical drive removal procedure has been updated. Using a screwdriver to release the optical drive tabs is causing damage to the logic board. The updated procedure shows how to remove the optical drive using a needlenose pliers.

Additional information on handling slot-load optical drives can be referenced in Kbase article 305282.

22 February 2007

Updated Upper Exploded View and created hyperlink to EEE code compatiblilty chart.

16 February 2007

The AirPort Extreme Card and Logic Board sections in Take Apart have been updated with EEE code compatibility information. Before replacing either part, check for compatibility.

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12 January 2007

The “No Power” symptom in Troubleshooting has been updated. If your computer won’t turn on, try removing and reinstalling the SO-DIMMs.

4 December 2006

Troubleshooting has been updated with a new symptom,“Display does not remain in its intended position when tilted.”

11 November 2006

A drawing of the clutch mechanism (922-7002) was added to the Exploded View drawing.

31 October 2006

Troubleshooting has been updated with a new symptom,“Fans running at full speed after computer turns on.” Note: The customer may have entered a diagnostic mode that causes the fans to run at full speed. This symptom is very easy to resolve at the customer level.

29 September 2006

The inverter procedure was updated; the DC cable connection to the inverter changed.

Photos of the EMI tape (922-44786 and 922-5026), used to repair torn and damaged EMI shielding, have been added to the EMI Shielding section in the General Information chapter

6 September 2006

Product Introduction: iMac (20-inch Late 2006)

Logic board: Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 2.16 or 2.33 GHz

AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth antennas: Two AirPort antennas, one Bluetooth antenna

Inverter Board :New service part, 661-4112. It serves as the flat panel backlight controller.

Camera Board: New service module, 661-4113, is smaller than previous camera boards.

Memory: Accepts up to a 2 GB SO-DIMM in each of the two memory slots, but the iMac will only support 3 GB total memory

Rear cover and front bezel: New part numbers (922-7769 and 922-7875) with slight revisions to each part

DC-DC Board: There is no DC/DC board. The functionality previously accomplished on the DC/DC board has been integrated into the logic board

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Access Door

Tools

Phillips #2 screwdriver

ESD-safe workstation and mat

Soft , clean towel or cloth

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, lay the computer down so the panel is face down and the bottom is facing you.

Part Location

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Removing the Access Door

1.Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver, to loosen the two captive access door screws.

Warning: The ambient light sensor is located to the left. Don’t mistake the ambient light sensor for a screw. Sticking a screw driver or other sharp object in the ambient light sensor could damage the computer.

2.Remove the access door.

Replacing the Access Door

1.Position the access door on the rear housing over the memory compartment.

2.Lift the stand out of the way.

3.Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the captive screws.

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Front Bezel

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Torx T8 screwdriver

Access card tool 922-7172

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the access door.

Part Location

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Removing the Front Bezel

1.Position unit on rear cover with the stand facing you.

2.Tilt up the front bezel and remove four screws along the bottom. The longer screw is the second screw from the right. It’s to the left of the ambient light sensor.

Warning: The ambient light sensor is located in the second hole from the right. Don’t mistake the ambient light sensor for a screw. Sticking a screwdriver or other sharp object in the ambient light sensor could damage the computer.

922-7011 (x3)

922-7749 (x1)

3.Locate the access card. Bending the upper quarter of the access tool card will help engage the latch. Note: Refer to AccessTool Modification in the General Information chapter if the bezel is difficult to open.

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4.This picture shows how the access tool works. Pushing the tool up the vent on the rear cover releases the latches on the inside of the front bezel. Refer to the next step for the procedure.

5.Start on the left side (looking from the back of the unit). As you insert the card to disengage the latch, squeeze the top of the bezel, that will help take pressure off of the latch and enable it to open easier. As the bezel releases, pull the bezel away from the rear housing. Note: If the bezel won’t open, try cutting the card lengthwise into 3/4 inch or 1.5 cm strips. Insert the card on a 45º angle, aimed toward the outer corner, and try again.

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6.Repeat step 5 to release the locking latch in the right corner. Again, pull the bezel away as the card releases the latch.

7.If the bezel won’t release, pull the bottom of the bezel out a bit and insert the access card again.

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8.Repeat step 7 for the left side.

9.Once the access card has been removed, it is safe to open the bezel. Position the unit on an ESD mat, with the bottom facing toward you. Lift up the top of the bezel and pull it up and slightly toward you. Caution: Make sure the memory eject levers are not protruding from the access door when you lift the bezel up.

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10.Swing the bezel up so you can disconnect two cables on the camera board at the top of the bezel.

11.Remove the any kapton tape and disconnect the camera and microphone cables from the camera board.

12.Lift the front bezel off the computer. If replacing a damaged front bezel, also remove the camera board. Note the microphone is part of the front bezel assembly.

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Replacing the Front Bezel

1.Make sure the black EMI shielding along the top of the LCD panel is not in the way of the locking mechanisms when you lower the front bezel onto the computer. Use a black stick to press (re-stick) the EMI shielding along the top of the panel.

2.Connect the camera and microphone cables (on the camera board) to the cables sticking out of the top of the computer.

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3.Tuck the cables neatly into the channel on the rear housing.

4.Press the memory ejector levers into the closed position.

5.Continue to lower the font bezel down and press the top corners of the front bezel to connect the latches. Note: Check that the latches are connected by lifting the front bezel at each corner.

6.Replace the four bezel mounting screws along the bottom of the computer.

7.Replace the access door; tighten the two captive screws.

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Camera Board

Tools

Black stick

ESD mat, soft , clean towel or cloth

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the access door and front bezel.

Part Location

iMac (20-inch Late 2006) Take Apart — Camera Board  29

Apple iMac 20 late 2006 Service Manual

Removing the Camera Board

1.The camera board and cables are visible as you lift the front bezel off the computer.

2.Remove any kapton tape on the cables. Disconnect the camera and microphone cables.

3.Remove any kapton tape covering the camera board.With your fingernail or a black stick, gently lift/flip up the flex cable locking hinge to release the flexible camera cable.

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