Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Fan Duct

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The fan duct directs air across the heat sink on the logic board.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Rear Panel  ¶ 

  • Lay the iMac display-side down on a flat surface.

  • Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the rear panel to the iMac.

  • These screws are captive in the iMac. The center screw will stop turning after about 3.5 turns and the outer screws will stop turning after about 5.5 turns. Do not try to remove these screws from your iMac.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Lift the rear panel slightly near the bottom of the iMac.

  • Pull the rear panel toward yourself and remove it from the iMac.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Fan Duct  ¶ 

  • Remove the following two screws:

    • One 11 mm T10 Torx.

    • One 10.6 mm T8 Torx.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Lift the fan duct out of the chassis.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the iMac G5 20" Model A1076 device page.

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