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iMac Intel 20" EMC 2105 and 2118 Model A2107 After 6 wonderful trouble free years of operation I have a power button that is totally depressed and I tried telling it a few jokes but to no avail. I cannot power up the machine. Is there an internal reset or can the power button be repaired?
To fix depressed buttons, jump out at it naked. If you’re young it might come right up, if old, it’ll give a good laugh. Or Take a pair of scissors to a red Solo cup and cut a sharp V piece. Look at the button and see if it is skewed off to one side and caught under the edge of the frame. Run the point around the outside of the button and see if that will set it free. Since it’s now free, fill another cup, turn on the stereo, play this and dance naked for joy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZqGJONH… UPDATE 5/3/12 I’ve now completed the guide for you ;-) Hope it helps! iMac Intel 20" EMC 2105 and 2118 Power On Button Replacement
The button can be replaced- but you’ll probably have to find it on e-bay or from a booting, but non-working machine, you might have to replace the entire rear case. If this Answer is helpful please remember to return and mark it Accepted.
you can try something thinner. maybe an x-acto knife? dont scratch up the case lol
