Apple imac 17in 1ghz Service Manual

36 - iMac (17-inch Flat Panel, 1GHz) Take Apart

 Thermal Pad Installation

1.

Remove the old thermal pads from the bottom housing. Note:  If you don’t see the two 

thermal pads on the bottom housing, check the under side of the logic board. The 

thermal pads may stick to the logic board. Always remove the old thermal pads, and 

install new pads if you are taking the unit apart to this level. 

2.

Using the thermal pad kit, remove the clear protective backing from the new thermal 

pads. 

3.

Place the new thermal pads on the bottom housing. Press down on the blue protective 

backing to make sure the thermal pad has even contact with the bottom housing. 

There should be no air pockets.

4.

Remove the blue protective backing from the new thermal pad. Note: Avoid 

unnecessary contact with either side of the thermal pad as dirt and body oils reduce 

the thermal pad's conductivity.

5.

Slide the logic board back into the bottom housing (make sure the I/O port covers are 

on the logic board).