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CRN 7601 end user installation instruction in iMAC

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TOPIC 
This document explains how to install the AirPort card in the iMac (Flat Panel) or the iMac (17-inch 
Flat Panel). 
DISCUSSION 
iMac (Flat Panel) and iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) AirPort Card 
Note : If your AirPort Card came with the AirPort adapter (shown in Figure 1) remove the metal clip 
and pull the AirPort Card from the adapter. The adapter and metal clip are not used with the iMac 
(Flat Panel) computer. 
Figure 1 AirPort adapter  
Installation Instructions  
Important: Follow the instructions in this sheet carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could 
damage your equipment and void its warranty. Written and video instructions covering customer-
installable parts are available at http://www.info.apple.com/installparts/ .  
Tools Required  
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.  
Opening the Computer  
Warning: Always shut down your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal 
components or causing injury.  
1. Unplug all cables from the computer except the power cord. 
2. Supporting the neck and the base, lay the computer down on a soft cloth (Figure 2).  
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iMac (Flat Panel) and iMac (17-inch Flat Panel): How to Install or Replace an 
AirPort Card 
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6/30/03

Figure 2 Lay down the computer  
4. Loosen the four captive screws at the base of the computer and gently remove the access panel 
(Figure 3).  
Figure 3 Loosen the screws  
Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching metal 
before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer. 
To avoid static electricity building back up in your body, do not walk around the room until you have 
completed the installation and closed the computer. 
5. Touch a metal surface inside the computer (Figure 4).  
Figure 4 Touch a metal surface  

Warning: Do not touch the screws on the bottom housing (Figure 5). Loosening these screws 
could cause the computer to overheat and damage internal components.  
Figure 5 Do not remove these screws 
6. Unplug the power cord.  
Installing the AirPort Card  
Note : If you are replacing a defective AirPort Card, rather than adding a card, remove the 
defective card before proceeding.  
1. Connect the AirPort antenna firmly to the AirPort Card (Figure 6).  
Figure 6 Insert the antenna to connect it  
2. Insert the card into the AirPort slot (Figure 7).  

Figure 7 Insert the card into the slot  
Closing the Computer  
1. Replace the access panel and tighten the four captive screws (Figure 8).  
Figure 8 Reinstall the access panel  
2. Reconnect all cables and restart the computer.  
Warning: Never turn on the computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place 
and it is closed. Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can damage your 
computer or cause injury. 
These instructions are also available as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file from the 
Customer-Installable Parts Web page (http://www.info.apple.com/support/cip/). 
Document Information
Product Area: iMac
Category: iMac Hardware
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: KCIP, kimac, kimacfp
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