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  • Remove the eight T8 Torx screws securing the display panel to the rear case.

  • Lift the display panel from its left edge and rotate it toward the right edge of the iMac.

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  • With the display panel still lifted, disconnect the four inverter cables.

  • During reinstallation, place the four inverter cable connectors in voids between components attached to the rear panel so the display panel will sit flush on the edges of the rear case.

  • (combined into one plug in on the 24")

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  • Peel the strip of EMI tape off the edge of the rear case.

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  • Remove the two T10 Torx screws securing the optical drive to the rear case.

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  • If necessary, remove the piece of tape holding the thermal sensor wires to the hard drive.

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  • Pull the optical drive thermal sensor connector straight away from its socket on the logic board.

  • When removing this connector, it is helpful use your thumbnails to push the ears on either side of the connector toward the top of your iMac.

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  • Lift the left edge of the optical drive slightly and pull it away from the right side of the rear case.

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  • Insert a spudger between the optical drive connector and the optical drive.

  • Twist the spudger to slightly separate the optical drive connector from the optical drive, then use your fingers to pull the connector away from the drive.

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