Apple imac-24 Service Manual

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Service Source

iMac (24-inch Mid 2007)

August 2007

© 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

iMac (24-inch Mid 2007)

Contents

Take Apart

General Information 

6

 

 

 

Product View 

6

 

 

 

 

Opening the Computer 

6

 

 

Note About Images in This Manual  6

 

Serial Number Location  

7

 

 

General Tools  

8

 

 

 

 

Required Special Tools 

8

 

 

Removing the Glass Panel 

9

 

View of the Main Modules 

9

 

View of the Rear Housing and Cables 

10

Cleaning and Handling the Glass Panel  11

Handling a Broken Glass Panel  12

 

Safety 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

EMI Shielding 

14

 

 

 

 

Access Door 

15

 

 

 

 

Memory 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glass Panel 

20

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning and Handling of the Glass Panel  21

Removing the Glass Panel 

23

 

Replacing the Glass Panel 

26

 

Installing a Replacement Glass Panel 

31

Front Bezel 

36

 

 

 

 

 

Camera Board 

42

 

 

 

 

Battery 

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR (Infrared) Board 

48

 

 

 

AirPort Extreme Card 

51

 

 

Bluetooth Card 

58

 

 

 

 

LCD Display Panel 

61

 

 

 

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Speaker, Left  68

Ambient Temperature Sensor Cable  73

Ambient Temperature Sensor  78

LVDS Cable  82

Inverter Cable  85

Speaker, Right  90

Optical Drive Fan  95

CPU Fan  98

Power Supply, AC/DC  101

Hard Drive  108

Hard Drive Sensor Cable  115

Optical Drive  118

Optical Flex Cable  124

Optical Sensor Cable  126

Logic Board  129

Video Card  137

Hard Drive Fan  142

AC Power Inlet  145

Audio Board  150

Stand  153

Clutch Cover  159

Clutch Mechanism  162

Camera Cable  167

Microphone Cable  172

Hard Drive Data Cable  178

DC Power Cable  181

Rear Cover  186

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Chassis  189

Troubleshooting

General Information  195

Serial Number  195

Power On Self Test (POST)  196

DDR Memory  196

Diagnostic LEDs  198

Symptom Charts  200

Power Issues  201

No Video  202

Display  206

Hard Drive  207

Optical Drive   209

Fan Sound  214

AirPort  218

Bluetooth  219

IR Remote  220

IR Sensor/Receiver  221

Built-in iSight Camera  222

Speakers  224

Mouse  225

Keyboard  226

Error Beep(s)  228

USB  228

Views

iMac (24-inch 2007)—Upper Exploded View 

230

iMac (24-inch 2007)—Lower Exploded View 

231

Screw Chart (in Progress!)  232

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Service Source

Take Apart

iMac (24-inch Mid 2007)

© 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

General Information

Product View

Opening the Computer

Important: The glass panel on the iMac should only be removed by Apple authorized technicians. Removing the glass panel requires special tools and must be done prior to replacing any module other than the SO-DIMMs. Be sure to read and follow all of the handling and cleaning recommendations to prevent damaging the LCD panel. Be sure to follow ESD-safe repair practices when the front bezel and the LCD display are removed.

Note About Images in This Manual

Small differences in appearance between the images pictured and the actual computer you are servicing may exist, however the steps and sequence are the same unless otherwise noted.

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Serial Number Location

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

This label also provides the computer configuration and an“EMC”number (EMC No.).

To confirm the configuration from the Apple menu, choose About This Mac.The Processor listing will show the speed of the processor followed by the processor type.

The iMac (24-inch, 2007) has several features that distinguish it from earlier iMac models:

2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor (CTO option: 2.8 GHz Core 2 Duo)

ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro with 256 MB GDRR3 VRAM

24-inch widescreen flat panel display (1920x1200 native resolution)

320 GB hard disk (CTO options : 500 GB or 750 GB)

1 GB (1x 1GB) 667 MHz with support up to 4.0 GB system memory

Built-in stereo speakers with internal 24-watt digital amplifier

New Apple keyboard, wired (CTO option: new Apple keyboard, wireless)

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General Tools

The following tools are required to service the computer:

ESD-safe workstation and mat

Soft, clean towel or cloth (to protect the display and removed parts from scratches)

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

Phillips #1 screwdriver

Phillips #2 screwdriver

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

Torx T8 screwdriver (magnetized)

Torx T10 screwdriver (magnetized)

Flat-blade screwdriver

ESD bags

Required Special Tools

Special tools are required to remove, handle, and clean the glass panel such as the following. View the tools in the Glass Panel take apart chapter.

1.922-8252 Suction cups, Pkg. of 2

2.922-8261 Sticky silicon roller (6-inch) to clean the glass panel

3.922-8262 Sticky sheet pads to clean the silicon roller

4.922-8263 Polishing cloths, clean, anti-static, optical grade micro fiber“terry”style cloth

5.922-8253 Gloves, lint-free, anti-static, Pkg. of 2

6.922-8259 Microfoam bag to store the glass panel, Pkg. of 5

7.922-8258 ESD bags, 24x20, Pkg. of 5, to store the LCD panel. Note: To prevent the buildup of static charges which may attract dust particles to the surface of the display, store the LCD panel in an anti-static bag whenever it has been removed from the system.

8.iKlear Apple Polish or Brillianize anti-static spray cleaning solution. A list of where iKlear/ Brillianize can be obtained is listed in the Glass Panel chapter of the service manuals.

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Apple imac-24 Service Manual

Removing the Glass Panel

View of the Main Modules

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View of the Rear Housing and Cables

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Cleaning and Handling the Glass Panel

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The iMac (24-inch Mid 2007) model has a glass panel that attaches to the outside of the front bezel. The glass panel is not tempered and will break into sharp pieces if mishandled. A scratched or broken glass panel is not covered under warranty. To prevent contamination, the glass panel must only be handled by the edges while wearing lint-free gloves. Removing the glass panel requires special tools and must be done prior to replacing any module other than the SO-DIMM’s. Special tools such as lint-free gloves, rubber suction cups, a sticky silicon roller, microfoam storage bags, and the iKlear cleaning solution are required to remove, handle, and clean the glass panel. The complete list of tools and resources can be found in the Glass Panel take apart chapter.

DO

Handle glass panel using lint free gloves.

Use only a sticky silicon roller to clean the inside surface of the glass and the LCD panel.

Use iKlear to clean ONLY the outside surface of the glass panel.

Place the glass panel into a clean protective microfoam bag when it is not installed on an iMac.

Store the glass panel in a safe area where it will not be broken or damaged.

Store the LCD panel in an anti-static bag to prevent the buildup of static charges which may attract dust particles to the display’s surface.

DO NOT

Touch the inside of the glass with bare hands or dirty gloves. Difficult to remove fingerprints will result.

Clean the inside surface of the glass or the LCD with iKlear or other cleaning solutions.

Place the glass panel onto a work surface where it may collect dust and other contaminants unless it has first been placed into its protective microfoam bag.

Use single wipe iKlear packets or other cleaning solutions to clean the glass.

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Handling a Broken Glass Panel

The glass panel is not tempered and will break into sharp pieces if mishandled.

If the glass is broken it must be carefully removed from the iMac to prevent irreparable damage to the front surface of the LCD. If the front surface of the LCD is scratched by the broken glass the LCD may need to be replaced.

Do not handle broken glass unless you are wearing protective cut-resistant gloves. The lint-free gloves used to prevent contamination of the glass panel are not suitable for handling broken glass.

Use a broom and dust pan to sweep up as much of the broken glass as possible. Glass fragments may have travelled several feet from the location of the glass panel so be sure to thoroughly clean the entire area. Use a vacuum to remove the smaller fragments not picked up by the broom

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Safety

WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE: The highlighted module below is an AC/DC power supply that poses a shock hazard. When the computer 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. A white, shockhazard warning symbol is silk-screened in the middle of the power supply module.

WARNING:

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.

Disconnect ESD wrist straps when working on a plugged in system.

Don’t work alone. In the event 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 computer 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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EMI Shielding

The rear cover of the computer 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 that can be ordered from Apple service.

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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, place the computer face down on a clean, soft, lint-free cloth so that the bottom is facing you.

Part Location

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Removing the Access Door

1.Disconnect all cables and the power cord from your iMac.

2.Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on your work surface. Hold the side of the iMac and lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the bottom is facing you.

3.Raise the stand and use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw on the memory access door by turning it counterclockwise.

4.Remove the access door.

Replacing the Access Door

1.Position the computer face down on a clean, soft, lint-free cloth so that the bottom is facing you.

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

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

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Memory

This computer comes with a minimum of 1GB of 667 MHz PC2-5300 Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMMs). It has two slots that can accept DIMMs. A 1 GB, or 2 GB memory module may be installed for a maximum of 4 GB of memory.

Tools

ESD mat

Soft , clean towel or cloth

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the access door.

Warning: Always shut down the computer and remove the power cord before installing memory. Do not attempt to install memory in the computer while it is plugged in.

Part Location

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Removing the Memory

1.Shut down the computer, and disconnect all cables including the power cord.

2.Holding the sides of the computer, lay it face down on a soft, clean cloth so the stand is facing you.

3.After removing the access door, touch the metal stand or bezel to discharge any static electricity from your body.

Important: Always discharge static before you touch any parts such as the memory board.

To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished replacing the memory.

4.Untuck the tab in the memory compartment. If you are replacing a memory module, untuck the tab and pull it to eject the installed memory module.

5.Set the memory module(s) aside.

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Replacing the Memory

1.With the computer face down, orient the notch on the DIMM with the notch in the memory slot. In this case, the notch is on the left.

2.With your fingers, press the DIMM fully into the slot until you hear a click. Repeat for the other DIMM slot.

3.Fold the black tab over each DIMM.

4.Replace the memory access door.

5.Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to tighten the captive screw on the memory access door.

6.Make sure the computer recognizes the new memory by opening System Profiler, clicking

More Info, and clicking Memory.

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Glass Panel

Tools

This procedure requires the following tools:

Suction cups (922-8252)

Sticky silicon roller (6-inch) to clean the glass panel (922-8261)

Sticky sheets to clean the silicon roller (922-8262)

Polishing cloths, clean, anti-static, optical grade micro fiber“terry”style cloth (922-8263)

iKlear Apple Polish or Brillianize anti-static spray cleaning solution

Gloves, lint-free, anti-static (922-8253)

Microfoam bag to store the glass panel (922-8259)

ESD bag for LCD display storage (922-8258)

Note:Tools without part numbers can be sourced directly from the vendor. Refer to“Cleaning Tool Resources”at the end of this chapter.

Part Location

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Cleaning and Handling of the Glass Panel

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The iMac (24-inch Mid 2007) model has a glass panel that attaches to the outside of the front bezel. The glass panel is not tempered and will break into sharp pieces if mishandled. A scratched or broken glass panel is not covered under warranty. To prevent contamination the glass panel must only be handled by the edges while wearing lint-free gloves. Removing the glass panel requires special tools and must be done prior to replacing any module other than the SO-DIMM’s. Special tools such as lint-free gloves, rubber suction cups, a sticky silicon roller, microfoam storage bags, and the iKlear cleaning solution are required to remove, handle, and clean the glass panel.

DO

Handle glass panel using lint free gloves.

Use only a sticky silicon roller to clean the inside surface of the glass and the LCD panel.

Use iKlear to clean ONLY the outside surface of the glass panel.

Place the glass panel into a clean protective microfoam bag when it is not installed on an iMac.

Store the glass panel in a safe area where it will not be broken or damaged.

DO NOT

Touch the inside of the glass with bare hands or dirty gloves. Difficult to remove fingerprints will result.

Clean the inside surface of the glass or the LCD with iKlear or other cleaning solutions.

Place the glass panel onto a work surface where it may collect dust and other contaminants unless it has first been placed into its protective microfoam bag.

Use single wipe iKlear packets or other cleaning solutions to clean the glass.

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Metal Alignment Pins on the Glass Panel

There are alignment pins at the top of the glass panel near the camera, one pin at the bottom near the IR remote sensor, and a pin on the left and right side of the glass. Important: If the glass is removed from the bezel at an angle, the metal alignment pins may bend, causing scratches on the inside of the glass and possibly requiring replacement of the glass panel.

Magnets on the Front Bezel

The glass panel has a thin silver ferrous metal band affixed to the perimeter which is magnetically attracted to the fourteen magnets (circled below) which are attached to the front bezel. These magnets hold the glass panel in place. Suction cups are used to pull the glass panel away from the magnets on the front bezel. .

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Removing the Glass Panel

1.Apple strongly recommends wearing clean lint-free gloves whenever handling the glass panel. The gloves protect the glass panel from body oils, dirt, and other contaminants. Put on a pair of clean gloves with the rubberized-side of the gloves on the palm side of your hand.

2.Position the computer on the rear cover, on a soft protective lint-free surface, with the stand facing you

3.Clean off the suction cups, making sure they are free of contaminants. It may be necessary to wash the suction cups with a mild liquid soap in order to remove the residual release agents applied during manufacturing.

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4.Gently press the suction cups in opposite corners on the glass panel, as shown. Important:

Make sure the suction cups are firmly attached to the glass before lifting the glass.

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5.Hold onto the suction cups and gently lift the glass panel straight up and offthe bezel.

6.Set the glass down on the microfoam bag or clean lint-free surface and remove the suction cups. Squeeze the base of each suction cup to release them from the glass panel.

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7.Touching only the edges of the glass, slide the glass panel into the microfoam static-free bag. Set the glass aside in a location where it won’t get damaged. The bag will help minimize contamination of the glass.

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Replacing the Glass Panel

1.Put on a pair of clean gloves with the rubberized-side of the gloves on the palm side of your hand.

2.Install the LCD display panel onto the computer if it was removed.

3.Replace the font bezel if it was removed, connect the microphone cable and replace the bezel screws.

4.Locate the sticky silicon roller (a different model roller is shown in the procedure) and the dust removal pad. Remove the protective covering on the silicon roller and peel the protective cover off the dust removal pad.

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5.Holding the sticky paper with your free hand, clean the silicon roller on the sticky paper by rolling the roller back and forth once or twice on the sticky paper. If the sticky paper has been used multiple times and looks dirty, use a new piece of sticky paper.

6.Set the roller aside on its clean protective cover while you prepare the glass and computer.

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7.REMINDER: WEAR CLEAN GLOVES AND ONLY HANDLE THE GLASS BY THE EDGES.

8.Stand the computer upright. Note: Less dust particles will settle on the LCD panel with the computer in the vertical position.

9.Roll the sticky silicon roller over the LCD panel to remove any particles. Note: A larger silicon roller was used for demonstration purposes, however; the 6-inch silicon roller from Apple service will suffice.

10.Remove the glass panel from the microfoam bag. Place the glass on the bag with the inside surface of the glass (side with metal pins) facing up.

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11.Clean the INSIDE of the glass panel with the clean silicon roller. Gently roll the clean silicon roller over the inside of the glass. Note: The glass panel is delicate and will break if too much pressure is applied.

12.Holding the glass by the edges, carefully line up the metal pins on the inside of the glass panel with the holes at the top of the front bezel and the hole at the bottom of the bezel. Gently lower the glass panel onto the bezel. The magnets on the front bezel will pull panel and hold the glass panel in place.

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13.Clean the outside of the glass panel with a clean microfiber cleaning cloth. If necessary, spray a small amount (two pumps) of iKlear polish on the outside of the glass panel. Wipe the glass until the solution completely disappears and there is no longer any residue or haze.

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14.Once the glass has been cleaned and polished, visually inspect the glass for any remaining dust, fingerprints, or a hazy residue. If there are contaminates trapped between the LCD panel and the glass panel repeat the cleaning procedure described in this section before returning the system to the customer.

15.Replace the memory access door.

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