iMac Intel 24" EMC 2111 Hard Drive Replacement
ID: 5210
Description: Internal Prerequisite.
Steps:
- Disconnect the SATA data and power cables by pulling their connectors away from the hard drive.
- Disconnect the hard drive thermal sensor cable from the thermal sensor attached to the side of the hard drive.
- Compress the plastic hard drive retainer by pushing it toward the bottom edge of the iMac.
- Pull the top edge of the hard drive slightly away from the rear case.
- Lift the hard drive off its bottom retaining posts and remove it from the iMac.