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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Fan Replacement

Prerequisite Only
This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

Prereq for removing fan after the hard drive brackets.

What you need

  1. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tip of a spudger to push the fan cable connector out of its socket on the logic board.

    • It is recommended to carefully push on both sides of the connector to walk it out of its socket.

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  3. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following screws securing the fan to the rear enclosure:

    • Two 12.5 mm T10 screws

    • One 9.9 mm T10 screw

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  4. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift and remove the fan from the iMac.

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Conclusion

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

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