Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the logic board on a 2020 iMac 27" 5K.
Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure.
Removing the display on the 2020 iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display requires cutting adhesive with a specialized iMac opening tool. After you've completed your repair, you'll need to follow our display adhesive guide to scrape off the old adhesive and replace it with new double-sided adhesive strips.
Before beginning any work on your iMac: Unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supply's capacitors.
Be very careful not to touch the capacitor leads or any exposed solder joints on the back of the power supply.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:iMac Intel 27" Cardboard Service Wedge$4.99
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With the hinge free to move, the iMac will be unbalanced and hard to work on. Repairs can be completed with the iMac laying down, but are faster and easier with an iMac service wedge.
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If you are using the iFixit cardboard service wedge, follow these assembly directions to put it together.
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Starting on the left of the display, near the power button, insert the iMac Opening Tool into the gap between the glass panel and the rear case.
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Use the tool like a pizza cutter—roll it along through the gap, and it will cut the foam adhesive through the center.
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Run the tool up along the left side of the display.
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Continue wheeling the tool up around the top left corner.
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With the cards inserted as shown near the corners, gently twist the cards to increase the gap between display and case.
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If there are any sections that seem to stick and won't separate, stop twisting and use one of the cards to cut the adhesive in the problem area.
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Begin to lift the top of the display up from the frame.
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While holding the display up with one hand, use the other to unplug the display power cable.
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Grasp the small tab at the end of one of the bottom edge display adhesive strips and pull the adhesive toward the top of the iMac to remove it.
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Repeat this step with the other adhesive strip and remove it.
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Lift the display up from the frame and remove it from the iMac. Lay the display face down on a flat, soft surface.
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It may be necessary to slowly lift from one side, to peel against the remaining adhesive.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the nine 3.2 mm screws securing the support bracket.
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You may need to peel up the display adhesive lining the bottom edge of the iMac enclosure to access the screws.
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Disconnect the power supply control cable from the power supply.
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Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the fan cable's connector from its socket on the logic board.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the AirPort/Bluetooth antenna cables.
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Use the tip of a spudger to flip open the retaining flap on the microphone ribbon cable ZIF socket.
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Use a pair of tweezers to gently pull the microphone ribbon cable straight out of its socket.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
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6 Comments
Are these really pictures of a 2020? I don’t think Apple ever sold any of the 2020 units with a rotational hard drive.
Correct, this is not a 2020 27-Inch iMac.
I tested the procedure and found that these iMacs were similar enough that reshooting photos was not necessary. As noted in the introduction, some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure.
Is this the same procedure for replacing the logic board on a Mid-2017 iMac? That page doesn't have a repair guide for logic board replacement.