iMac (24-inch, M6) Logic Board Cover (EMI Shield)

iMac (24-inch, M6, Two ports)

iMac (24-inch, M6, Four ports)

Before You Begin

Remove the following part 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 and the logic board cover closest to you.

  2. Peel the polyester film off the middle of the logic board cover. Use the black stick and ESD-safe tweezers to peel the film if needed.

  3. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to remove the 3IP screws (923-11032) from the logic board cover.

    • Note: The number and location of screws are specific to the model.

    • iMac (24-inch, M6, Two ports), 14 screws

    • iMac (24-inch, M6, Four ports), 11 screws

  4. Tilt up the logic board cover (1). Then lift it away from you to remove it from the housing (2).

    • Caution: Don’t touch the logic board with the logic board cover.

Reassembly

  1. Look for foam on the underside of the logic board cover where the speaker cables connect to the logic board.

    • If the logic board cover has foam, don’t adhere foam over the right speaker cable connector on the logic board.

    • If the logic board cover doesn’t have foam, adhere foam over the right speaker cable connector on the logic board.

  2. Slide the logic board cover into the housing (1). Then tilt it down over the logic board (2).

  3. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to loosely reinstall the 3IP screws (923-11032) into the logic board cover.

    • Note: The number and location of screws are specific to the model.

    • iMac (24-inch, 2024, Two ports), 14 screws

    • iMac (24-inch, 2024, Four ports), 11 screws

  4. Ensure that the logic board cover is properly aligned. Then set the torque value on the adjustable torque driver to 10 Ncm. Use the adjustable torque driver and 3IP bit to fully reinstall the 3IP screws into the logic board cover.

    • Note: The number and location of screws are specific to the model.

    • iMac (24-inch, M6, Two ports), 14 screws

    • iMac (24-inch, M6, Four ports), 11 screws

  5. Adhere the polyester film onto the middle of the logic board cover.

    • Important

      • Use the replacement polyester film included in the display starter kit and display refill kit. The film isn’t a separate orderable part.

      • Clean any residual adhesive on the logic board cover before adhering the replacement polyester film.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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