IMacA1195

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The Apple iMac is a series of all-in-one desktop computers. The A1196 aka the iMac CORE DUO model includes a 17 inch display and was the one of the first iMac models released in 2006 after Apple's transition from PowerPC RISC processors to Intel processors.

Apple iMac 17" A1195

Preliminary Information
Release Year	2006
Leak Risk	Medium
Batteries	None
Mounting Technology	Through Hole
Capacitor Types	Aluminum Electrolytic
Destructive Entry	No

Known Issues

Symptom or Problem Encountered

Display backlight working but video signal heavily distorted with colored lines.

Causes

• Possibly caused by failing capacitors. Upon board inspection 3 popped, leaking capacitors were identified.

Solutions

• Replacing capacitors is a possible solution. In process of ordering replacement capacitors and will update upon replacement and testing.

Disassembly Notes

PCB Cable connectors are extremely fragile and brittle. Both speaker jacks and web cam jacks failed upon disconnecting.

Original Parts

Basic PCB Name

Apple 820-1960-A

Reference diagram to show capacitor locations

Capacitor Specifications and Footprint Information

RefDes	Capacitance	Voltage	Mount	Diameter/Size	Height	Lead Spacing	Temp	Type	Brand	Series
1	120 µF	16	Through Hole	6.35mm	12.7mm	3mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
2	120 µF	16	Through Hole	6.35mm	12.7mm	3mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
3	1000 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
4	1800 µF	6.3	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
5	1800 µF	6.3	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
6	1000 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
7	1000 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
8	1500 µF	6.3	Through Hole	10mm	13mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
9	1500 µF	6.3	Through Hole	10mm	13mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
10	1000 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
11	1500 µF	6.3	Through Hole	10mm	13mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
12	1500 µF	6.3	Through Hole	10mm	13mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
13	1800 µF	6.3	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
14	120 µF	16	Through Hole	6.35mm	12.7mm	3mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
15	1000 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
16	680 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	13mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
17	1000 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
18	1000 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	16mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic
19	680 µF	16	Through Hole	10mm	13mm	4.7mm	105 °C	Electrolytic

Replacement Parts

Basic PCB Name

Capacitors

RefDes	Qty	Compatible Part Number	Order Links
			Digikey

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Kits

• Digikey BOM: https://www.digikey.com/

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