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Add Note Edit Step 17 — Hard Drive Replacement  ¶ 

  • Remove the two T8 Torx screws securing the hard drive bracket to the side of the hard drive.

  • Remove the hard drive bracket.

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  • Remove the two T8 Torx retaining posts from the other side of the hard drive.

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Add Note Edit Step 19  ¶ 

  • Use the flat end of a spudger to remove the thermal sensor from the side of the hard drive.

  • Hard drive remains.

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

For more information, check out the iMac Intel 24" EMC 2111 device page.

Required Tools

T8 Torx Security Bit Screwdriver

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