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Replacing the speaker set – Apple iMac G5, 20-inch User Manual

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206 - iMac G5 (20-inch) Take Apart

Speaker Set

Replacing the Speaker Set

1.

Note: The speaker set includes the two speakers, speaker housing, and attached

cable and connector.

2.

Secure the microphone cable to the speaker, and apply new tape.

Note: A strip of new tape comes with both a replacement speaker set and a

replacement microphone cable.

3.

Attach the speakers to the chassis. Replace the screws.

4.

Route the speaker cable into the cable guides. Then route the fan cable on top of it.

5.

Gently press on the cable guides to ensure that the cables cannot become loose.

6.

Route the three cable connectors through the chassis opening as follows:

• thick speaker connector first

• narrow microphone cable connector next

• narrowest fan cable connector last

7.

Connect the three connectors to the logic board.

8.

Replace the light pipe.

9.

Replace the midplane.

10. Replace the back cover.