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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Hard Drive Assembly Replacement

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

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  1. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Hard Drive Assembly Replacement, Hard Drive Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Hard Drive Assembly Replacement, Hard Drive Assembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Hard Drive Assembly Replacement, Hard Drive Assembly: 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 a single SATA power/data cableā€”do not attempt to fully remove it from the iMac yet.

  2. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Hard Drive Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Hard Drive Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the single SATA power and data combo cable by gently prying its large plastic connector away from the hard drive.

  3. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Hard Drive Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the hard drive assembly from the iMac.

Conclusion

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

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