Easy Peasy. It's a Hard Drive.

My Problem

The hard drive that came in the unit died. Ordered a new drive to get the unit back in operation. I guess that's not the "why," though, is it? Why fix it? Well, I suppose because I thought it would be helpful to fix it myself rather than sending it to Apple. So, cost certainly came into play. Then again, it isn't MY Mac. So, perhaps I was feeling altruistic in offering to repair it at no cost to the owner. Why did I fix it? Hard to say, for sure. I mean, why do we do anything?

My Fix

The fix itself was easy and straightforward. I did have some issues before I remembered to reset the PRAM. After that, everything came up roses... or whatever desktop background.

My Advice

I recommend not touching the LCD panel. I also recommend not dropping an iMac off the workspace onto the floor. I recommend you watch "Stand By Me." Be nice to each other. Don't spit in the ocean. Don't take any wooden nickels. And, whenever possible, dance the jig on 5th Avenue with a banana in your ear.