iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Heat Sink Assembly Replacement

Written By: Sam Goldheart
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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Heat Sink Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Prereq to remove the heat sink.

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    • Disconnect and remove the SATA data and power cables from the logic board.

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    • Remove the four 12 mm T10 shoulder screws from the spring plate behind the CPU.

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    • Remove the spring plate from behind the CPU heat sink.

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    • Lift and remove the backing plate from behind the CPU heat sink.

    • The backing plate has two posts that fit into alignment holes in the logic board and heat sink.

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    • Remove the three 12 mm T8 Torx screws securing the GPU heat sink to the logic board.

    • Remove the three springs left behind.

    • These springs might come up with the screws; be careful not to lose track of them.

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    • Lift and remove the heat sink up off the logic board.

    • The CPU will most likely detach with the heat sink, so be careful about where you lay it down.

Conclusion

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

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