iMac (24-inch, M6, Two ports) USB-C Board

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx Plus 3IP 25 mm bit

Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.

Removal

Note: If you’ve already completed the removal steps, skip to reassembly.

  1. Position the housing with the logic board facing up.

  2. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove two 3IP screws (923-11031) from the USB-C board connector cowling. Remove the cowling and save it for reassembly.

  3. Use the flat end of the black stick to lift the end of the USB-C board flex cable off the connector on the logic board.

  4. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove four 3IP screws (923-11035) from the USB-C board.

  5. Remove the USB-C board from the housing.

    • Caution: Lift the USB-C board evenly until the guide pins clear the housing.

Reassembly

  1. Position the USB-C board in the housing as shown. Then press lightly to ensure that the USB-C board is aligned with the ports in the housing.

  2. Set the torque value on the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 10 Ncm. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the four 3IP screws (923-11035) into the USB-C board.

  3. Press the end of the USB-C board flex cable to the connector on the logic board.

  4. Position the USB-C board connector cowling over the connector.

  5. Set the torque value on the adjustable torque driver to 11.5 Ncm. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to reinstall the two 3IP screws (923-11031) into the cowling.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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