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iMac 27" Video Card Repair Using Heat Gun
Refering to some YouTube video, I tried to repair my iMac 27" (Mid 2011) Video Card, because my iMac could not boot and only apple logo appears. Steps as below
Hardware Info
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | iMac12,2 |
| Model | A1312 (EMC 2429) |
| Family | iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 |
| Graphic | AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2048 MB |
Steps
Take out glass panel
Use sucker to take it out.
Take out screen
Got 8 screws.
Take out power supply
Take out CDROM Drive
Take out fan
Take out main board
Just for info
Take out main board back cable
Take out video card
Damages
The video card to LCD screen cable damaged, bought new one, waiting for delivery.
Working now
Oct 13, After purchased cable, replace it, works immeditially, then continue OS reinstallation.
Future use
Due to this machine is too hot, I think better only use it in aircon room, and no background service should be executed.
References
My iMac is different model as below, but similar.
A1312 iMac GPU Replacement
Late 2009 iMac 27" Video Card Repair — 4850 — 2nd Bake