How to Open a 17 Inch iMac Flat Panel - iFixit Repair Guide

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1. Step 1 Unscrew Four PH1 Philips Screws
  Bust out you iFixit toolkit and loosen these four PH1 Phillips screws.
  
  These screws will not fully come out!!
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3. Step 2 Remove Bottom Plate
  Remove the iMacs bottom plate to reveal the first of the goodies waiting inside.
  
  Since the screws don’t fully come out, you can use them as a handhold to help remove the bottom plate.
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4. Step 3 Opening the Plastic Case
  Remove the 4 Torx T10 Screws
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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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