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=== Step-by-Step Disassembly === # [[File:HD20 Inside.jpg|thumb|Apple Hard Disk 20 (Lid Removed)]]'''Remove bottom screw:''' Turn unit upside down and remove the Torx screw securing the case. # '''Release case tabs:''' Carefully use a flat-head or plastic tool to gently disengage the plastic tabs along the case seam without cracking them. # '''Lift the top cover:''' Once tabs release, gently lift off the cover. # '''Disconnect internal cables:''' Unplug the power supply, hard disk ribbon cable, fan cable, external interface cable, and LED indicator (if present) from the controller board. # '''Remove the controller board:''' Unscrew the grounding screw and four corner screws, then remove the controller board carefully. # '''Remove RF shielding:''' If present, remove screws holding the metal RF shield and lift it out. # '''Remove the cooling fan:''' Unscrew fan mounting screws, lift out, and disconnect remaining wires. # '''Remove power supply (PSU):''' Unscrew mounting screws, lift out, and disconnect PSU cables. # '''Remove hard drive:''' Disconnect any remaining cables and remove the four screws securing the Rodime drive. Lift the drive out gently.
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