IMac G4 20"
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iMac G4 20"
| Preliminary Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2003 |
| Leak Risk | High |
| Batteries | 3.6v PRAM Battery |
| Mounting Technology | Through Hole, SMD, BGA, Sockets |
| Capacitor Types | Aluminum Electrolytic |
| Destructive Entry | No |
Known Issues
Symptom or Problem Encountered
Causes
- Bad capacitors on the power supply
- Symptoms may be the iMac does not turn on at all or turns on once in awhile after spamming the power button.
Solutions
- Recap the power supply
Disassembly Notes
I recommend following a guide from online like iFixit. One tip is if the hard drive/dvd drive unit doesn’t come out, unscrew the DVD drive and slide it back and they should both slide out easily.
Original Parts
iMac G4 20" Power Supply
Important Note: I did not record the capacitor locations on the power supply, I also did not replace them all, but have their values and sizes, so please confirm where each capacitor goes when you are replacing yours. So take note what value of capacitor goes where when you are removing them.
| Qty | Capacitance | Voltage | Diameter/Size | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2700 µF | 16 | 0.5" | 1.1" |
| 1 | 1000 µF | 25 | 0.256" | 0.48" |
| 1 | 560 µF | 50 | 0.514" | 0.972" |
| 1 | 120 µF | 50 | 0.32" | 0.637" |
| 1 | 1000 µF | 16 | 0.32" | 0.755" |
Replacement Parts
iMac G4 20" Power Supply
Capacitor replacements are in the same order here as the originals above.
| Qty | Compatible Part Number | Order Links |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | EEU-FK1C272 | DigiKey Mouser |
| 1 | 25ZLS1000MEFC10X20 | DigiKey |
| 1 | 50ZLH560MEFC12.5X25 | DigiKey |
| 1 | 50ZLJ120M8X16 | DigiKey |
| 1 | 16ZLJ1000MCE10X16 | DigiKey |
If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.