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Q: How to remove the hard drive from a dead 2006 iMac

HI, my 2006 iMac died out on me a few years ago before I had a chance to clear the drive. I would like to take the hard drive out but have read that these things can still hold some sort of electrical juice? Would like to remove it then recycle anything I should know before doing it myself? Would a computer that has been disconnected for over 3 years still be able to cause some damage? Thanks in advance for any help

Posted on Sep 8, 2016 1:31 PM

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Q: How to remove the hard drive from a dead 2006 iMac

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  • by John Galt,

    John Galt John Galt Sep 8, 2016 1:40 PM in response to 560SECAMG
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    Sep 8, 2016 1:40 PM in response to 560SECAMG

    iFixit has detailed disassembly instructions and photographs.

     

    Would a computer that has been disconnected for over 3 years still be able to cause some damage?


    You should take the usual precautions associated with any similar activity; eye protection for example. As long as you disconnect its power cord, it contains no device capable of retaining harmful electrical energy.