Apple imac 17in 1ghz Servicehandbuch

iMac (17-inch Flat Panel, 1GHz) Troubleshooting -

 General Information

1.

Thoroughly clean the original thermal film from the four mating surfaces circled below. Use a plastic 

stylus to scrape the surfaces clean. Note:  Do not use an abrasive material or liquid cleaner.

2.

Squeeze a drop of thermal paste onto the thermal pipe locations circled below. 

3.

Close the bottom housing.

 Warning: The bottom housing has four torx screws that must be tightened to at least 17 in.-lbs. If you do 

not have a torque driver, you will have to make sure these screws are tightened by hand FIRMLY, BUT 

NOT FORCIBLY. Or, purchase the service tool (076-0899) in order to ensure the thermal pipe is firmly 

mated with the top base. If the bottom housing is not securely attached to the base in this fashion, the 

CPU may overheat and become damaged.