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Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873

Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873

Elliot Freerks

Elliot Freerks and 6 other contributors

Last updated on May 16, 2024

10 - 20 minutes
Easy

Introduction

Go to step 1

We will unscrew the bottom faceplate, then remove the base to access the internal components.

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  1. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Outer Base Plate: step 1, image 1 of 2 Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Outer Base Plate: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place the computer monitor face down on a safe, harmless surface.

    • Using a Phillips #00 screw driver, remove the four 6.86 mm screws from the metal plate.

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  2. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the metal plate from bottom of the iMac G4.

    • The four screws do not completely separate from the metal plate.

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  3. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, RAM DIMM: step 3, image 1 of 2 Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, RAM DIMM: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Release the tabs on each side of the module by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM.

    • These tabs lock the module in place and releasing them will cause the module to "pop" up.

    • Remove the RAM module from the iMac.

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  5. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, AirPort Card: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to lift and remove the AirPort's antenna connector.

    • This step is only applicable to iMacs that came with an AirPort card installed.

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  6. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873, Removing the Lower Case: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 28.07mm Torx #15 screws from the lower case.

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  7. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873: step 6, image 1 of 2 Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Open the base by carefully pulling straight off, do not rotate the cover.

    • Open slowly to ensure that no cables are damaged or disconnected.

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  8. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Squeeze the small black tab and wiggle gently to remove the colored power cable.

    • Do not pull directly on the colored wires.

    • Do not remove black grounding wire.

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  9. Removing Bottom of iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Grab both sides of the blue connector and firmly pull to remove it from the mother board.

    • Do not pull directly on the ribbon cable.

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Conclusion

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

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Do I need to apply thermal paste? Or it is not necessary?

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