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iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement

iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement

Walter Galan

Walter Galan and 3 other contributors

Last updated on April 25, 2024

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Introduction

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Regain Bluetooth functionality by replacing the Bluetooth board.

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  1. iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the iMac display-side down on a flat surface (putting a cloth under the screen to protect it from bumps).

    • Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the rear panel to the iMac.

    • These screws are captive in the iMac. The center screw will stop turning after about 3.5 turns and the outer screws will stop turning after about 5.5 turns. Do not try to remove these screws from your iMac.

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  2. iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the rear panel slightly near the bottom of the iMac.

    • Pull the rear panel toward yourself and remove it from the iMac.

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  4. iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement, Bluetooth board: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 5.5 mm T6 Torx screws securing the Bluetooth board to the logic board.

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  5. iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Bend a paper clip into a hook and use it to pull the Bluetooth board up off its socket on the logic board.

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  6. iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to pry the Bluetooth antenna connector up off the Bluetooth board.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Greetings Walter Galan, I would like to know if I can install this iMac G5 20" Model A1076 Bluetooth board into my iMac 21 system, it say’s that no wireless is installed.

Please Advise!

Thank You In Advance & Have A Good One!!!.

R.Askew

Randy Askew - Reply

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