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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 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 for removing the logic board, fan and power supply are out.

  1. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 3 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 2 of 3 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the hard drive from the edge nearest the logic board and pull it slightly out of its recess.

    • The hard drive is attached by two cables, do not attempt to fully remove it from the iMac.

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  2. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Hard Drive Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the SATA power cable.

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  4. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Hard Drive Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the SATA data cable from the hard drive.

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  5. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Hard Drive Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the hard drive from the iMac.

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Conclusion

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

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