iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389 Hard Drive Replacement

ID: 109934

Description: Prereq only

Steps:

  1. Before disconnecting the thermal sensor cable, take note of its orientation. It is extremely important to reinstall the connector in the current orientation so the fans will not run at full speed. If you have multiple pins on your replacement hard drive, put the connector closest to the SATA connections and closest to the PCB board.
  2. Disconnect the hard drive thermal sensor cable from the hard drive.
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  3. Remove the two T8 Torx screws securing the upper bracket to the hard drive.
  4. Remove the upper bracket from the hard drive.
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  5. Remove the two T8 Torx pins from the other side of the hard drive.
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  6. Carefully peel off the piece of EMI foam attached to the front of the hard drive.
  7. Don't forget to transfer this to your new hard drive.
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