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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement

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  1. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement, Glass Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement, Glass Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
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    • 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.

    • To attach the 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.

  2. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

    • 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.

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    • 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.

  4. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

  5. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the vertical sync cable connector out of its socket on the LED driver board near the top left corner of your iMac.

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    • 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).

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    • The display data cable plug has a wire lock. Disengage the plug's lock by rotating the plastic tab so that it points upward. (It is not a pull tab.)

    • 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.

  8. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the LCD thermal sensor cable connector from its socket on the logic board.

    • If your fan is spinning full speed after completion, check this connection or the hard drive's thermal sensor cable.

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    • 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.

  10. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement, Bluetooth Board: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the Bluetooth antenna cable connector up from its socket on the Bluetooth board.

  11. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 6.6 mm T8 Torx screw securing the Bluetooth board to the outer case.

  12. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the piece of tape wrapped around the Bluetooth board.

  13. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Bluetooth Board Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the Bluetooth cable by pulling its connector away from the socket on the Bluetooth board.

    • Remove the Bluetooth board from your iMac.

Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Good and easy guide, Done on an iMac 21,5” 2009 :D ,,, Thanks

John Grace - Reply

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