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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Hard Drive Replacement

Prerequisite Only
This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

Prereq only.

What you need

  1. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 9 mm T10 Torx screws securing the upper hard drive bracket to the outer case.

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  3. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Slightly rotate the hard drive out of the outer case and lift it up off its mounting pins toward the top edge of the iMac.

    • Be careful not to contact the AirPort card as you lift the hard drive out of its recess.

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  4. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the SATA data cable and SATA power connector from their respective sockets by pulling each connector away from the hard drive.

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Conclusion

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

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