⟐ Commented November 17, 2014 at 19:28 MST

Does anyone know of LCD panels other than the LM171w02(TL)(B2) that work with these iMacs?.

Due to the vertical lines issue they are nearly impossible to come by and where i can find them they are selling for more than these units are worth.

Thanks in advance

found this article on the apple support website, by the looks of it the only panels known to work are:

LM171W02-TL B1

LM171w02-TL B2

anybody know of any others?

⟐ Answer accepted July 03, 2023 at 12:59 MST

⟐ Answered August 04, 2016 at 14:31 MST

I read some people need jumpers to get the new drive to work, but I'm not sure that applies in our situation. We have a SATAII drive, and it looks like you only need jumpers for SATAIII drives.

Any suggestions to fix this problem?

⟐ Commented November 20, 2015 at 11:43 MST

I had disassembled it to check the camera connections and get the part number off the camera board. Prior putting the front bezel back on I powered it up to ensure it worked.

It did not work. The only other thing I did was to remove and reinstall the memory cards, same memory installed.

Any help would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented February 18, 2018 at 3:39 MST

I have a late 2006 iMac (17" Intel, 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo). It has a Matshita UJ-846 combo drive which has been confirmed dead and requires replacement. I believe that's a Panasonic drive (not a Pioneer). Ifixit.com has 2:

12.7 mm PATA 8x SuperDrive (UJ-85J)

12.7 mm PATA 8x SuperDrive (UJ-875)

What is the difference between the two and which one should I buy? They are both the same price, but one of them is out of stock. Please let me know if any further information regarding my computer model is required in order to appropriately answer this question. Thanks in advance!

⟐ Answered March 27, 2011 at 7:47 MST

-thanks in advance

⟐ Answer accepted October 02, 2013 at 3:43 MST

Model Identifier: iMac5,1

Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 2 GHz

Number of Processors: 1

Total Number of Cores: 2

L2 Cache: 4 MB

Memory: 2 GB

Bus Speed: 667 MHz

Boot ROM Version: IM51.0090.B09

SMC Version (system): 1.8f2

Serial Number (system): YD64506ZVUX

Hardware UUID: 00000000-0000-1000-8000-0017F2C4E50F

⟐ Answered January 26, 2014 at 8:48 MST

Took it home, plugged it in, pressed power button and got no signs of life whatsoever. So I suspected the power supply.

I took it apart. Looks like nobody's tried to fix it so I may be in luck that its a small problem. I read that there are 3 diagnostic lights on the board to indicate power/communication with board etc. only the first led is lit when plugged in. When I press the power button I get no response or other lights come on.

The power supply looks a little grimy compared to other components. Any help in indentifying the problem would be much appreciated. Thanks.

⟐ Edited September 30, 2013 at 13:05 MST

a friend of mine gave me an intel iMac with a strange issue - the iMac wont start if the lcd is connected - there is only a slight movement on the fans and thats it - if i disconnect the lcd - the iMac powers up without any problems.

i changed the lcd and the cables - still the same problem

what do you think about that ?

PSU ?

⟐ Answered September 27, 2017 at 15:06 MST

Where do I start to troubleshoot?

I replaced the power cord

⟐ Answered July 29, 2012 at 1:49 MST

⟐ Answer accepted September 16, 2018 at 8:44 MST

os was tiger upgraded to leopard.

bought a new hard drive and followed instructions on ifixit for hard drive replacement. reassembled. no parts broke; a.f.a i could tell all connectors were put back together sufficiently.

upon firing up the iMac only the white light turned on but no startup chime or video on the screen. fan does apparently work too as i can feel a stream of cool air.

iMac stayed disconnected from power for 2 weeks approx before.

i tried connecting the power cord whilst pressing the power button simultaneously and start the iMac thereafter. (resetting smc according to a post on insanelymac.com) as a result the fan blew loudly and the light was gone. after unplugging the cord once more the initial symptom was there again.

suggestions for solution please! :0)

⟐ Commented July 02, 2012 at 19:30 MST

I am told that it must be the logic board. Is it possible to get a replacement? Does anyone know where?

⟐ Answer deleted March 14, 2012 at 3:54 MST

I appreciate any help given. Thanks for your time.

⟐ Commented April 24, 2019 at 15:14 MST

I'm going to rebuild a relative's Early 2006 iMac, currently with a Core Duo processor.

First thing - upping the storage capability. I come from the Windows world (no offense) and older machines have a BIOS limit (like 8.4 GB for real old machines, 137 GB, etc), where the BIOS could only see a certain amount of drive space, but the OS would create 2 partitions.

I am aware that Mac doesn't have BIOS, but I've heard everything under the sun about the capacity that can be used, like 2 TB, 750 GB, then 2.2 TB, then really anything.

I was shooting for 3 TB - is that doable with this machine, or am I going to hit a HDD limit?

Also, side question somewhat related - the replacement processor (T7600) - is Socket M, correct?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented December 18, 2014 at 19:07 MST

⟐ Answer accepted April 30, 2014 at 18:57 MST

I've got 3 iMac intel 17" (owned in 2007) and here is my problem on one of them.

Sometimes, it used to self shut down, without any apparent reason. Since 2 weeks now, impossible to turn it on ! No led flashing, not any sound...

I tried to change the supply cable with another iMac's one : Failed

I tried unplugging it, witing 10s, pressed the power button for 10 to reset everything, then plugged it back in, then waited again but still no life...

SO, I have 3 possible explainations :

• The power supply is dead
• The Logic Board is dead
• Both are dead

I was hoping you to help me. Is there any way to see or to test those parts (i mean with steps because i never electronically tested such an iMac). Do someone know about similar/common problems on the same model ?

I hope it to be back to life soon with his 2 brothers perfectly working...

Thanks in advance !

EDIT : I've not been able to find any diagnostic LED. These apparently are not on every macs.

The mac booted once but self shut down after 15mn. So i think That the motherboard is stil ok.

Still waiting for help !

⟐ Answer accepted March 06, 2014 at 2:22 MST

⟐ Answer accepted June 29, 2018 at 5:01 MST

Please suggest any software or tip to do that.

Thank you.

⟐ Answer accepted April 11, 2018 at 7:27 MST