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Hi I received in a 27" iMac 3.1 GHz i5 (mid 2011) that was previously opened, all the cables inside were disconnected, plugged all back in place, but one is missing! I’m unable to identify it. Also the HDD closure is missing, Can someone help to identify this cable and what else I need to buy. Thanks all in advance
You likely need a few parts here. The image is not very clear if you just can’t find the cable end or the fan is missing This is HD fan unit which is located just behind the logic board at the mid point.
It sounds like they also stripped the drive and took all of the pieces. HD Bracket (1) - Apple P/N 922-9135HD Bracket (Case ) Screws T10 (2) - 922-6850HD Bracket (HD) Screws T8 (2) - 922-9136HD Pins (2) - 922-9135HD SATA Cable - 922-9851HD Fan (with cable) - 922-9872 (in case it’s missing)HD Fan Screw (1) - 922-9236 You’ll need a new 3.5" HD and you’ll need this in-line thermal sensor as they took the HD: OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for iMac 2011 Hard Drive Upgrade. I would recommend getting a Seagate SSHD or if you can swing it get a SSD, you’ll need an adapter frame to fit that in. Here’s the IFIXIT guide to help you re-assemble things: iMac Intel 27" EMC 2429 Hard Drive Replacement
