Apple 24-inch mid 2007 Personal Computer User Manual


 
iMac (24-inch Mid 2007) Take Apart — General Information 12
General Tools
The following tools are required to service the computer:
ESD-safe workstation and mat
Soft, clean towel or cloth (to protect the display and removed parts from scratches)
Black stick (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic at-blade tool)
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)
Torx T8 screwdriver (magnetized)
Torx T10 screwdriver (magnetized)
Flat-blade screwdriver
Isopropyl alcohol
ESD bags
Required Special Tools
Special tools are required to remove, handle, and clean the glass panel such as the following.
These are available as a starter kit too. View the tools in the Glass Panel take apart chapter.
922-8252 Suction cups, Pkg. of 2 1.
922-8261 Sticky silicone roller (6-inch) to clean the glass panel 2.
922-8262 Sticky sheet pads to clean the silicone roller 3.
922-8263 Polishing cloths, clean, anti-static, optical grade micro ber “terry” style cloth4.
922-8253 Gloves, lint-free, anti-static, Pkg. of 2 5.
922-8259 Microfoam bag to store the glass panel, Pkg. of 56.
922-8258 ESD bags, 24x20, Pkg. of 5, to store the LCD panel. 7. Note: To prevent the buildup
of static charges which may attract dust particles to the surface of the display, store the LCD
panel in an anti-static bag whenever it has been removed from the system.
iKlear Apple Polish or Brillianize anti-static spray cleaning solution. A list of where iKlear/8.
Brillianize can be obtained is listed in the Glass Panel chapter of the service manuals. Note:
IPA (isopropyl alcohol) can be used to clean the glass if you are unable to source iKlear or
Brillianize.