Required Tools and Equipment

In addition to the standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap and mat—which you should always use, following the guidelines discussed in Lesson 4, “Safe Working Procedures and General Maintenance”—you will need the following tools and equipment:

  • Soft cloth

  • Magnetic Phillips #1 screwdriver

  • Flathead screwdriver

  • Needlenose pliers

  • Screw tray

  • Apple Hardware Test (AHT) diagnostic disc for your iMac G5 model

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