Introduction
If the fan in your iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 is faulty, failing, or badly clogged with dust, use this guide to replace it and return your iMac to cool and quiet operation.
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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Gently pull the fan cable connector straight away from its socket on the logic board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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