Apple imac 17in 1ghz Servicehandbuch
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iMac (17-inch Flat Panel, 1GHz) Take Apart
Thermal Paste Application
3.
Replace the bottom housing.
Warning:
The bottom housing has four torx screws that must be tightened to at least
17 in.-lbs. Use a torque driver (service tool 076-0899) to ensure that the thermal pipe
is firmly mated with the top base. If you do not have a torque driver, you must make
sure the screws are tightened by hand FIRMLY, BUT NOT FORCIBLY.
Failure to apply the thermal paste as described in this procedure, and failure to
tighten the torx screws as directed, could cause the computer to overheat and
damage internal components.
Refer to the topic “Thermal Paste Application” for detailed information.