How to open an iMac

PART A.

Important: Make sure the disc is not in use. Quit all applications that are using files on the disc.

1. Place the computer in sleep mode.
2. Press the Media Eject key at the top-right corner of the keyboard.
3. If that doesn't work, drag the disc's icon to the Trash.
4. If that doesn't work, restart the computer, then hold down the mouse button.
To restart, choose Restart from the Apple () menu.

IF A does not work try B

PART B - Use hole near drive with paper clip. Instructions at link.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3007?viewlocale=en_US

If B does not work try C

PART C
IF that does not work try this support document but be very careful. You may have to help the disk out manually.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2285

Good luck.

Message was edited by: Marcos Duran

HI,

Never open your iMac. You might end up with more problems then just a stuck disc.

Try booting your iMac while holding down the mouse. If that doesn't work, try booting while holding down the Eject key. ⏏








Carolyn 🙂

If you have the glass fronted iMac, then it's pretty easy. You just need some suckers, or a bit of parcel tape stuck to left hand edge of the glass, then pull and the glass will come off. There are a few screws then which allow you to remove the outer aluminium shell, that might allow you enough access. If not, just remove a the screws around the LCD panel and that then lifts out (just watch for connectors underneath).

If you need to take it apart as far or further than removing the screen, do a quick search on youtube for hard drive replacement vids, the strip-down process is the same (obviously ignore the removing the hard drive part) but should help you.

My iMac G5 had a disk that would not eject under any circumstance...I could hear the drive trying to grab the cd but never could....solution for me was to lay it screen down on a towel....start it up and hold down the mouse button...it seems that gravity had a hand in positioning the cd properly for the eject mechanism to grab the disk...might work

Hi Finghish

Frustrating isn't it, take a deep breath and have a look at this > [Disassembly link|http://home.comcast.net/~woojo/DFFA53A0-F23D-4541-9015-481FD3B6532E/iMac_D isassembly.html] and these > [YouTube Videos|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVgL9u7ySUk&feature=related] part 1 & 2.

Warning: Keep in mind that a replacement display or logic board will cost you more than your Core Duo is worth.

Dennis

Marcos please download and use Mactracker. You are linking to articles for iMacs that Apple has not manufactured since 2002 and have absolutely nothing to do with the Mid 2006 Intel iMac for which the OP has asked for help!

Dah•veed

545 to go David, I have seen you get that many on a good weekend.

That will take 6 months at least! Hardly anyone gives stars anymore. They mark the question as answered, and lots of times they post a thanks, but do not award any stars. Luckily I now have the Mac mini forums where I also answer questions.

Dah•veed

No, but it feels like 6 months as you get close.... 😉

Dennis

By the way, I still think you would be better off spending the $100, as it makes the service provider responsible for any collateral damage. If you do decide to take on the challenge, you are on your own and no one will help if it turns into a basket case.

Tips:
Take your time peeling the foil EM shielding from around the display it rips really easy...
Handle the display and cables very carefully, the cables and connections are brittle at this age...

Good luck on whatever you decide, let us know if you have any other questions!

Your welcome!