Installing iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Audio Ports Replace broken audio ports on your iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EPDRslyhmHGOIili Andrew Bookholt Difficult iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389

Use this guide to replace broken audio ports on your iMac.

Use this guide to replace broken audio ports on your iMac.

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 Heavy-duty Suction Cups Phillips #2 Screwdriver Spudger T10 Torx Screwdriver Tweezers Installing iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Access Door Installing iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 RAM Installing iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 Glass Panel Installing iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Display Installing iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Optical Drive Installing iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Optical Drive Fan Installing iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Logic Board Lay your iMac face-down on a soft, clean surface as shown. Lay your iMac face-down on a soft, clean surface as shown. Be sure there isn't any dirt or debris on your work surface, as it may scratch the glass panel on the front of your iMac. We recommend placing a towel between the iMac and the work surface. Be sure there isn't any dirt or debris on your work surface, as it may scratch the glass panel on the front of your iMac. We recommend placing a towel between the iMac and the work surface. Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the access door to the bottom edge of your iMac. Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the access door to the bottom edge of your iMac. All three screws will remain captive in the access door. All three screws will remain captive in the access door. Remove the access door. Remove the access door. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/T2LC3fppSadG5TQm http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/1TINlTUGUAWyyTQH Gently slide the black plastic RAM pull tab out from the RAM slot. Gently slide the black plastic RAM pull tab out from the RAM slot. Pull the black plastic tab away from the bottom edge of the iMac to eject the module(s) on that side of the RAM bay. Pull the black plastic tab away from the bottom edge of the iMac to eject the module(s) on that side of the RAM bay. This may require a bit of force. This may require a bit of force. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/6Q2NEUXKZVcfN1XK http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TqcocHbsKGnfFujG http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MMy23aIONs454MXJ Slide the old RAM module(s) out of their slots in the RAM bay and set them aside. Slide the old RAM module(s) out of their slots in the RAM bay and set them aside. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ausPCmV1yGbZA5L2 Repeat the process in the previous steps to remove the RAM module(s) from the other side of the RAM bay. Repeat the process in the previous steps to remove the RAM module(s) from the other side of the RAM bay. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/OJCMcKYpmsPkSQDx http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/eRZJmkuNntfCKEXl http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/4FoCqcHqfs4KLHTK When installing new RAM modules, it is important to orient them correctly. When installing new RAM modules, it is important to orient them correctly. Be sure the small notch cut into each RAM module (shown in the first picture) mates with the protrusion in each RAM slot (shown in the second picture). Be sure the small notch cut into each RAM module (shown in the first picture) mates with the protrusion in each RAM slot (shown in the second picture). Your iMac has four RAM slots. Be sure to slide each RAM module into its slot horizontally. This will prevent getting the modules stuck between two of the adjacent slots. Your iMac has four RAM slots. Be sure to slide each RAM module into its slot horizontally. This will prevent getting the modules stuck between two of the adjacent slots. Once you have oriented the new RAM modules correctly, gently slide them completely into the iMac and use your thumbs to firmly seat them in their sockets. Once you have oriented the new RAM modules correctly, gently slide them completely into the iMac and use your thumbs to firmly seat them in their sockets. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dpCmaoqiUSpL1UDy http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MSEtvJqANxwgZxVB http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/jrh5rWHixF6uDJyJ Before beginning, unplug your iMac and lay it on a soft surface as shown. Before beginning, unplug your iMac and lay it on a soft surface as shown. Stick a suction cup near each of the two top corners of the glass panel. Stick a suction cup near each of the two top corners of the glass panel. To attach the <a href="/Tools/Heavy-duty-Suction-Cups-Pair/IF145-023?utm_source=ifixit_guide&amp;utm_medium=wiki_text&amp;utm_term=if145-023&amp;utm_content=product_link">suction cups</a> we sell, first position the suction cup with the movable handle parallel to the face of the glass panel. While lightly holding the suction cup against the glass, raise the movable handle until it is parallel with the other handle. To attach the [product|IF145-023|suction cups] we sell, first position the suction cup with the movable handle parallel to the face of the glass panel. While lightly holding the suction cup against the glass, raise the movable handle until it is parallel with the other handle. If your suction cups refuse to stick, try cleaning both the glass panel and the suction cup with a mild solvent. If your suction cups refuse to stick, try cleaning both the glass panel and the suction cup with a mild solvent. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/S6gQ2HIHlQuHu5Sy http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EucNhvfCJRsBRgOY Gently lift the glass panel perpendicular to the face of the LCD enough to clear the steel mounting pins attached along the underside of the top edge of the glass panel. Gently lift the glass panel perpendicular to the face of the LCD enough to clear the steel mounting pins attached along the underside of the top edge of the glass panel. Pull the glass panel away from the lower edge of the iMac and carefully set it aside. Pull the glass panel away from the lower edge of the iMac and carefully set it aside. During reinstallation, be sure to meticulously clean the inside of the glass panel and the face of the LCD as any dust or fingerprints trapped inside will be annoyingly visible when the machine is turned on. During reinstallation, be sure to meticulously clean the inside of the glass panel and the face of the LCD as any dust or fingerprints trapped inside will be annoyingly visible when the machine is turned on. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dEfYFtAGakgNBgPI http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TRYClBF1GnTXMyiU Remove the eight 8 mm T10 Torx screws securing the display to the outer case. Remove the eight 8 mm T10 Torx screws securing the display to the outer case. The last two pictures are detail shots of each side of the display. The last two pictures are detail shots of each side of the display. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FsUjQtJgaeqcNgE1 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/txKZRpCYCaCgrtPs http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IZhsMLKJnWRLXJNs Slightly lift the top edge of the display out of the outer case. Slightly lift the top edge of the display out of the outer case. Do not lift it too much. There are several cables attaching the display to the logic board. Do not lift it too much. There are several cables attaching the display to the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/JJrCWMp1gZN1UT4k Pull the vertical sync cable connector out of its socket on the LED driver board near the top left corner of your iMac. Pull the vertical sync cable connector out of its socket on the LED driver board near the top left corner of your iMac. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/snjtGbXS21FTSBMO http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xdAUxEVSgd5dQSHy Rotate the display out of the outer case enough to disconnect the LED backlight power cable from the LED driver board. Rotate the display out of the outer case enough to disconnect the LED backlight power cable from the LED driver board. Disconnect the LED backlight power cable by depressing the locking mechanism while pulling the connector away from its socket (toward the bottom edge of the iMac). Disconnect the LED backlight power cable by depressing the locking mechanism while pulling the connector away from its socket (toward the bottom edge of the iMac). http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/iMBFDuJiaisDPeFC http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/5yr44v46WOxDbGkx Grab the plastic pull tab secured to the display data cable lock and rotate it towards upwards. Grab the plastic pull tab secured to the display data cable lock and rotate it towards upwards. Pull the display data cable straight out of its socket on the logic board. Pull the display data cable straight out of its socket on the logic board. Do not lift up on the display data cable, as its socket is very fragile. Pull the cable parallel to the face of the logic board. Do not lift up on the display data cable, as its socket is very fragile. Pull the cable parallel to the face of the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/v1k3LXRGKXpV6j6l http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dcjmwaavKSaIn1pO Disconnect the LCD thermal sensor cable connector from its socket on the logic board. Disconnect the LCD thermal sensor cable connector from its socket on the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BTiYLEbf35GsJli1 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/TfFCJGU561MPwbxJ Carefully pull the display toward the top edge of your iMac and lift it out of the outer case, minding any cables that may get caught. Carefully pull the display toward the top edge of your iMac and lift it out of the outer case, minding any cables that may get caught. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/QcxFhTVxIJaFC3PF Remove the following four screws: Remove the following four screws: One 9.3 mm T10 Torx screw with a large head One 9.3 mm T10 Torx screw with a large head Three 9.3 mm T10 Torx screws with a normal sized head Three 9.3 mm T10 Torx screws with a normal sized head http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/W2HnnXkZIR6pR4XO Pull the optical drive thermal sensor connector toward the top edge of the iMac to disconnect it from its socket on the logic board. Pull the optical drive thermal sensor connector toward the top edge of the iMac to disconnect it from its socket on the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/HAGGY2uvcgBFnouq http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ksARRyrLEb23C1yO Lift the inner edge of the optical drive and maneuver its connector past the GPU frame attached to the logic board. Lift the inner edge of the optical drive and maneuver its connector past the GPU frame attached to the logic board. Carefully pull the optical drive off its mounting pins on the right side of the outer case to gain clearance for disconnecting the optical drive cable. Carefully pull the optical drive off its mounting pins on the right side of the outer case to gain clearance for disconnecting the optical drive cable. Allow the optical drive to hang down as you de-route the optical drive thermal sensor connector from behind the GPU heat sink. Allow the optical drive to hang down as you de-route the optical drive thermal sensor connector from behind the GPU heat sink. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SLLZA2rOC2L1QekO http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hgqZm4hp1yuxvlvV Disconnect the optical drive cable by pulling its connector away from the optical drive. Disconnect the optical drive cable by pulling its connector away from the optical drive. Remove the optical drive from the iMac. Remove the optical drive from the iMac. Do not forget to also move the thermal sensor from the optical drive to the enclosure when you install the second hard drive. Do not forget to also move the thermal sensor from the optical drive to the enclosure when you install the second hard drive. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/B1o1YbuPD3G5QU4d Remove the single 13 mm T10 Torx screw securing the optical drive fan to the outer case. Remove the single 13 mm T10 Torx screw securing the optical drive fan to the outer case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/1NncFI4xTmcbJPWd Pull the optical drive fan off the pins attached to the outer case. Pull the optical drive fan off the pins attached to the outer case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/NaW5CAfDaKwLOHDB Pull the optical drive fan connector out of its socket on the logic board. Pull the optical drive fan connector out of its socket on the logic board. Remove the optical drive fan from the iMac. Remove the optical drive fan from the iMac. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/xEHCOxcNvj6MGwSv In the proceeding steps, you will disconnect the following cables: In the proceeding steps, you will disconnect the following cables: SD Board and microphone SD Board and microphone Left/Right Speaker Left/Right Speaker Wi-Fi Antenna Wi-Fi Antenna Bluetooth/Ambient Light Sensor/Camera/Left Temperature Sensor, Hard Drive Temperature Sensor and Hard Drive Fan Bluetooth/Ambient Light Sensor/Camera/Left Temperature Sensor, Hard Drive Temperature Sensor and Hard Drive Fan CPU Fan/Ambient Temperature and Power Button CPU Fan/Ambient Temperature and Power Button IR Sensor IR Sensor http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/dtoGWFIRdQikljnA Pull the microphone cable connector toward the top edge of the iMac to disconnect it from the logic board. Pull the microphone cable connector toward the top edge of the iMac to disconnect it from the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/NHNeUGSC1fe2VmuH Pull the SD board cable out of its socket on the logic board. Pull the SD board cable out of its socket on the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Y3oXKBmcBxeMyFpG Disconnect the left speaker and right speaker cables by pulling their connectors toward the right side of the iMac. Disconnect the left speaker and right speaker cables by pulling their connectors toward the right side of the iMac. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BcfOFg1TxoxbXCr3 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ijcuIA3qU3wdRiVY Use the flat end of a spudger to pry both AirPort antenna connectors up from their sockets on the AirPort board. Use the flat end of a spudger to pry both AirPort antenna connectors up from their sockets on the AirPort board. The gray antenna attaches to the socket on the left and the black antenna attaches to the socket on the right. The gray antenna attaches to the socket on the left and the black antenna attaches to the socket on the right. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/HNFB4Hcxa5YSDxbd http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/pdf5EYimw2JwjeQ3 Disconnect the hard drive fan by pulling its connector toward the top edge of the iMac. Disconnect the hard drive fan by pulling its connector toward the top edge of the iMac. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/AAdDjPC65eFlSRRV Pull the hard drive thermal sensor cable out of its socket and toward the top edge of the iMac to disconnect it from the logic board. Pull the hard drive thermal sensor cable out of its socket and toward the top edge of the iMac to disconnect it from the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/iLWF2IJlsXMRJ1EM Use your thumbnails on both sides of the Bluetooth/ambient light sensor/camera/left temperature connector to push it toward the top edge of the iMac and out of its socket on the logic board. Use your thumbnails on both sides of the Bluetooth/ambient light sensor/camera/left temperature connector to push it toward the top edge of the iMac and out of its socket on the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BHfrFGnpIRGDhZUA Pull the CPU fan/ambient temperature sensor connector toward the bottom left edge of the iMac and out of its socket on the logic board. Pull the CPU fan/ambient temperature sensor connector toward the bottom left edge of the iMac and out of its socket on the logic board. Pull the power button connector toward the bottom left corner of the iMac to disconnect it from its socket on the logic board. Pull the power button connector toward the bottom left corner of the iMac to disconnect it from its socket on the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/CplXVmLEyKEEwPPl http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/GU2v2mOuxVBOoCC2 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/GAHKigBBlMyEUgSD Remove the piece of tape covering the IR sensor cable. Remove the piece of tape covering the IR sensor cable. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EdnHDFKRZALHikbD Use your thumbs to push the IR sensor connector out of its socket and toward the top edge of the iMac. Use your thumbs to push the IR sensor connector out of its socket and toward the top edge of the iMac. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/usSSNNPcG6u5EiXn Pull the IR sensor board up from behind the front face of the outer case. Pull the IR sensor board up from behind the front face of the outer case. Remove the IR sensor and set it aside. Remove the IR sensor and set it aside. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/otWpRwr4cR2O3Nio Remove the following seven screws: Remove the following seven screws: Two 7 mm T10 torx screws Two 7 mm T10 torx screws One 30 mm T10 Torx screw One 30 mm T10 Torx screw Two 25 mm T10 Torx screws Two 25 mm T10 Torx screws Two 21 mm T10 Torx screws Two 21 mm T10 Torx screws http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/L6UYLk4YEmJBK2sm Remove the following four screws: Remove the following four screws: One 9.3 mm T10 coarse-threaded screw One 9.3 mm T10 coarse-threaded screw One 25 mm T10 coarse-threaded screw One 25 mm T10 coarse-threaded screw Two 22 mm fine-threaded screws Two 22 mm fine-threaded screws Pull the upper right and lower left corners of the power supply away from the rear case to dislodge the mounting posts attached to the power supply's corners. Pull the upper right and lower left corners of the power supply away from the rear case to dislodge the mounting posts attached to the power supply's corners. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/DPkoxdlAPKKaEyJ5 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/nfXXZZGrvFGJqCqj Carefully lift the power supply out of the outer case and rotate it to expose the cable lock as shown, minding the DC-out and AC-in cables still attaching it to the iMac. Carefully lift the power supply out of the outer case and rotate it to expose the cable lock as shown, minding the DC-out and AC-in cables still attaching it to the iMac. Disconnect the DC-out cable by depressing the locking mechanism on the connector while you pull the connector away from its socket on the power supply. Disconnect the DC-out cable by depressing the locking mechanism on the connector while you pull the connector away from its socket on the power supply. Once the locking mechanism has cleared the socket, pull the DC-in connector away from the power supply. Once the locking mechanism has cleared the socket, pull the DC-in connector away from the power supply. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/kXLf5unVYSbMD1RT http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bv2UU3UGR2XnIwkO Disconnect the AC-In cable by depressing the locking mechanism while pulling the connector away from its socket. Disconnect the AC-In cable by depressing the locking mechanism while pulling the connector away from its socket. Remove the power supply from the outer case. Remove the power supply from the outer case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BY2NAbsklDKsZHXG Remove the plastic wall that is installed directly to the right of the LED driver board. Remove the plastic wall that is installed directly to the right of the LED driver board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BZacTmV61wWBq1Fl Remove the plastic pressure wall installed next to the hard drive. Remove the plastic pressure wall installed next to the hard drive. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/gIDaabHkHpkK1Kem Slightly pull the logic board away from the back of the outer case, then lift it upward to clear the lower front face of the outer case. Slightly pull the logic board away from the back of the outer case, then lift it upward to clear the lower front face of the outer case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/L4fjJpWvHpLbb1Ik http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PusfiqiDZnhMC1iF Disconnect the audio port cable by pulling its connector away from the front face of the logic board. Disconnect the audio port cable by pulling its connector away from the front face of the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ieBCo4oXcOrMo6ea If present, peel off the tape securing the hard drive SATA cable to the logic board. If present, peel off the tape securing the hard drive SATA cable to the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/apNwTSEqOwGUDVmo Depress the locking mechanism and carefully pull the DC-In cable out of its socket on the back of the logic board. Depress the locking mechanism and carefully pull the DC-In cable out of its socket on the back of the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/SbmbISSbGaKmSF5H http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FOHG4UWAMhQRI6m4 Being careful not to damage the socket on the logic board, gently pull the hard drive SATA data cable straight out of its socket on the logic board. Being careful not to damage the socket on the logic board, gently pull the hard drive SATA data cable straight out of its socket on the logic board. Remove the logic board, minding any cables that may get caught. Remove the logic board, minding any cables that may get caught. When reinstalling the logic board, plug in a mini display port cable and a USB cable into the outer USB port before tightening the logic board screws to ensure proper alignment. When reinstalling the logic board, plug in a mini display port cable and a USB cable into the outer USB port before tightening the logic board screws to ensure proper alignment. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/3YCp6JOjDIcsYB6U Remove two 5 mm T10 Torx screws securing the audio ports to the outer case. Remove two 5 mm T10 Torx screws securing the audio ports to the outer case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/vhLtMx5uYHEHdwsr Lift the audio ports out of the outer case. Lift the audio ports out of the outer case. A pair of tweezers is helpful to remove and put the ports back in place. First insert the lower tab into the bracket on the outer case, then fasten the screw to secure the jack to the outer case. A pair of tweezers is helpful to remove and put the ports back in place. First insert the lower tab into the bracket on the outer case, then fasten the screw to secure the jack to the outer case. During reinstallation, it may be helpful to plug in a pair of headphones to each jack before tightening them down completely. During reinstallation, it may be helpful to plug in a pair of headphones to each jack before tightening them down completely. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/A6mFldZNTBVRvQUI http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/kxqOwtVQIPVseTUP http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/eQlpfLAiSrhIFZlh

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