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Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem

Introduction

Replace your modem and re-introduce yourself to the joys of 56k.

What you need

  1. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem, Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the iMac display-side down on a flat surface (putting a cloth under the screen to protect it from bumps).

    • Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the rear panel to the iMac.

    • These screws are captive in the iMac. The center screw will stop turning after about 3.5 turns and the outer screws will stop turning after about 5.5 turns. Do not try to remove these screws from your iMac.

  2. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem: step 2, image 1 of 2 Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the rear panel slightly near the bottom of the iMac.

    • Pull the rear panel toward yourself and remove it from the iMac.

  3. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem, AirPort Extreme: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the AirPort card slightly by its plastic tab and pull it straight away from its socket.

    • During reinstallation, insert the AirPort card such that the antenna side is nearest the center of the logic board.

  5. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the body of the AirPort card and its antenna connector.

    • Push the spudger away from the AirPort card to disconnect the AirPort antenna.

    • When reassembling your iMac, be sure to insert the AirPort card the way it was before disassembly.

  6. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem, Modem: step 5, image 1 of 2 Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem, Modem: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 5.5 mm T6 Torx screws securing the AirPort bracket to the logic board.

    • Slightly lift the AirPort bracket off the logic board.

  7. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • De-route the AirPort antenna through the slot in the AirPort bracket.

  8. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 5.5 mm T6 Torx screws securing the modem to the logic board.

  9. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the modem straight up from its top edge to disconnect it from the logic board.

  10. Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Modem: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the modem cable connector straight away from the modem.

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