Introduction
Reclaim your video chat capabilities; use this guide to replace the FaceTime camera cable on your iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068.
Some images in this guide use a 2015 iMac, which has minor visual differences. These differences do not affect the repair procedure.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:iMac Intel 21.5" Cardboard Service Wedge$4.99
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Before beginning any work on your iMac: Unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supply's capacitors.
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Tool used on this step:Plastic Cards$2.99
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Starting from the top right corner of the iMac, wedge a plastic card between the display and frame.
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Hold the display with one hand while using your other hand to unplug the display power cable.
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Use the tip of a spudger to flip down the metal retaining bracket on the camera cable.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse.