This is an official Powerbookmedic.com Take Apart Guide for the 27" iMac.

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Leslie

4 years ago
The flex cable, the very first one removed, what is it called, I need a new one? Guessing that is the issue, imac wont complete boot but sounds like booting normally when display completely disconnected?

Simon

5 years ago
Nope, don't worry, I found it somewhere else.

Simon

5 years ago
only the first video is viewable, I really need the logic board removal video please?

Simon

5 years ago
only the first video is viewable, I really need the logic board removal video please?

Powerbook Medic

5 years ago
@Kevin - Should be working now. Thank you for reporting it.

Kevin

5 years ago
Where'd the video go?

Brandon

8 years ago
I saw another vid where they said they were using a t 10 screw driver to remove the screen. You say 4 t 8 screws. did you mean to say 8 t 10 screws?

Oscar Mendez

8 years ago
How can I test the power supply to make sure it is working correctly?

Powerbook Medic

9 years ago
@Luis - we sell the video cards in the parts list to the right and we also offer a component level repair where we can reflow the chips on the card itself. if you would like to learn more about the repair options, you can submit a quote request using the send-in repair option at the top of our site.

Luis

9 years ago
I have a A1312 with problems with the graphic card (Show some dots in pink and change to black and so on) but works fine. It is possible to fix this issue? Can I change the graphic card? Regards...

Mustafa

10 years ago
i have received one A1312 for repairs. there is one beep audio. can u pls suggest technically what to do . also can i get bios bin or fd data. Thanka Mustafa

Powerbook Medic

10 years ago
@CB - it depends which exact model you have. Some were offered with discrete video cards that are replaceable.

CB

10 years ago
Is the video card in replaceable A1312?

Powerbook Medic

10 years ago
@Cesar - we unfortunately do not troubleshoot software issues. You may want to contact your local Apple Store.

Cesar Castelo

10 years ago
I have a problem with my hard drive, when i upgraded to the new OX Yosemite beta release and start working fine but in one of the upgrades it did not finish to download the software and now it only works like it is trying to upgrade but stops and return to start to download but it stops at the middle of the upgrade and stops and keep on doing it again and again, i need to know how you can help me and please replay to my email castelobrw@gmail.com thank you for your suppont and i will be waiting for your answer

Powerbook Medic

10 years ago
@Tim - if you have an upgraded video card it is a separate part. if you go to our Parts By Serial section, you can put in your iMac serial number to get a part list. You'll need to remove everything sitting in front of the logic board to remove it.

Tim

10 years ago
I need to replace my logic board.....is the graphics card attached? Must I remove any other components just to remove the logic board? Thanks!!!!

Jim

11 years ago
we just received a Mac A1312 from our son and didn't get instructions. Can you tell me how to turn on the wireless keyboard

Powerbook Medic

11 years ago
@Steve - we are just doing a general take-apart in our videos. If you think you can remove a part you need ahead of the video, it is advised.

Steve

11 years ago
Is it necessary to remove hard drive to replace superdrive?

sahil

11 years ago
you are good!!

Powerbook Medic

12 years ago
@Bmantheman - I'm not aware of one going out more than another. You can install some fan control and monitoring software and see if you can tell which one it is if you can't figure it out from the location of the sound.

Bmantheman

12 years ago
Hey there! im pretty sure one of my fans is about to give out, very loud rotating noises, (taught it was my HDD but changed it and it's same sound happens) How can I tell wich fan is causing this. im planning on purchasing my replacement parts from you guys. Is there a "known" problematic fan on the late 2009 i7 imac 27inch? Let me know! thank you!

Powerbook Medic

12 years ago
@Peter - you'll most likely need a new board.

Peter

12 years ago
Hi i have a destroyd lcd port on my logic board. Can one change 24 pin port or do i need to shift the whole board?

Melvin Mampi MUSWEU

12 years ago
My e-mail address is msweu@yahoo.co.uk. I have a 27" Imac, the A1312. I accidentally cracked the top glass and I want to replace it. Please give the price and replacing details so that I buy and replace it.

Powerbook Medic

12 years ago
@Robert - The magnetic strips are part of the Aluminum front case. There is no need to remove the magnetic strips. Im pretty sure they are held on by adhesive, so if they are removed, you would probably need to apply double sided adhesive to put them back.

Robert

12 years ago
Great Video, but how do you remove the magnetic strips and reinstall it?

Greens

13 years ago
I want to change de HD from my iMac 27" 2009 with the Seagate momentus XT Hybride SSD. But the problem there don't have a connector for the thermal sensor cable! you sell a thermal sensor for this modifiaction? It's possible to use a other Optical Drive Temp Sensor for the HD? do you sell this product? thanks

Kek

13 years ago
You guys are awesome!! I bought some of my laptop parts here and was able to install them thanks to your videos :)

L Shapiro

14 years ago
Great guide. Thank you so much!
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