iMac (24-inch, M6) VESA Mount Adapter

Before You Begin

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (1.2–3 Nm)

  • Torx Plus 10IP 50 mm bit

  • VESA support slot wedge

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

Important

This procedure requires alignment pins, which only come with a replacement VESA mount adapter. They aren’t separate orderable parts.

Removal

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

  1. Lay the housing flat in the VESA support slot wedge with the logic board facing up and closest to you.

  2. Use the 1.2–3 Nm adjustable torque driver and 10IP bit to loosen seven 10IP screws in the order shown.

    • Caution

      • Don’t remove the screws yet.

      • The screws are installed at a high torque value. To avoid stripping the screwhead, ensure that the 10IP bit is fully inserted into the screwhead. Hold the adjustable torque driver and 10IP bit perpendicular to the housing and push down firmly when loosening the screws.

  3. Use the adjustable torque driver and 10IP bit to remove the seven 10IP screws (923-12081) in the order shown.

  4. Lift the computer off the VESA support slot wedge.

    • Note: The VESA mount and VESA flange will remain in the VESA support slot wedge.

Reassembly

Note: If you’re swapping a VESA mount adapter for a stand, follow the reassembly steps in the stand repair procedure.

  1. Firmly press the two alignment pins into the outer screw holes in the middle of the VESA mount adapter.

  2. Install the flange over the alignment pins and onto the VESA mount adapter.

  3. Lift the housing over the VESA mount adapter. Then align the housing so the outer screw holes line up with the alignment pins.

    • Caution: Take care not to scratch the housing as you position it.

  4. Lower the housing onto the alignment pins.

  5. Use the 1.2–3 Nm adjustable torque driver and 10IP bit to partially reinstall five 10IP screws (923-12081) in the order shown.

  6. Rotate the alignment pins counterclockwise and pull them to remove them from the housing.

  7. Use the adjustable torque driver and 10IP bit to partially reinstall the remaining two 10IP screws (923-12081) in the order shown.

  8. Set the torque value on the adjustable torque driver to 1.5 Nm. Use the adjustable torque driver and 10IP bit to fully reinstall the seven 10IP screws in the order shown.

    • Caution: To avoid stripping the screwhead, ensure that the 10IP bit is fully inserted into the screwhead. Hold the adjustable torque driver and 10IP bit perpendicular to the housing when reinstalling the screws.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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