The best way to remove an iMac screen (2012 through 2020 models)
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Hello everyone! Firstly, I would like to apologize for the camera quality - I slapped something together really quick from what I have, and well... There is much room for improvement.
Recently in a few support groups, we have seen quite a few people asking about the right way to remove an iMac screen. Some people say razor blades, playing cards, alcohol, heat, spatulas, more alcohol… So, we got to thinking. Lets make a video on the proper way to do it.
- Someone has pointed out how nervous it makes them seeing the weight of the screen on the pizza cutter at the 6:45 mark. This is indeed not a good practice. You mad damage your screen depending on how it is touching the glass. I, for this video, made sure to have the plastic touching the backlight metal plate on the back of the screen assembly, not the glass. That could spell disaster if you are supporting the screen by its glass with one point of contact!
This video is in no way sponsored by iFixIt. I personally like them at the moment, especially their pizza cutter tool for imac screens. At the time of writing this, I do not profit in any way by you purchasing anything from them. That being said, I still happily recommend you pick this up! www.ifixit.com...
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Phew. . I am so lucky I have mid 2011 Imac and it was so easy to take off the screen.
STOP bragging. I'm stuck with this "aDheSiVe" junk....with my awesome processor and empty memory slots......with ADHESIVEEEERRD
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We are 100% not apple approved.
Thank you very much for this! Everything you said was correct and made it so easy!
I am very glad to hear that!
can the driver board connected to the back of the display be replaced it or would i have to replace the entire display? i found one of the 13 strips was damaged,
Are the screen and glass replaced together. I have a cracked 27 5k imac. What is the cost for the replacement. Great video😊
Where do you get a replacement screen from. I've got a 2019 27inch iMac
eBay and Amazon
How do you put it back on? My display is not going in easily. Is there a trick? Thanks
Hey there, there is another video on the channel about aligning the iMac screen, maybe that could help you out.
Removing the two cables is very confusing. I have no idea what to do.
Great tips, appreciated!
What’s the link to to adhesive strips?
My screen does't move at all even with two suction cups. I have late 2015 imac
what kind of a tool are you using to cut the seal? also, is it an original seal? We have seen some of the OWC or other brands have issues with cutting...
@@JosephHughes yeah original and I have the whole kit. I bought it in amazon. I just don’t want to cut the foam and break something. I’ll probably have to take it somewhere to get it fixed
@@filipevalentegomes2383 Yep, if you don’t cut the foam, the screen is not going to move at all. If it makes you nervous, it is best to bring it in to a technician that can do it for you :) You can definitely break the screen if you do things wrong.
Great video, thank you. Do you think you can do this with a stanley knife or do I need to actually buy and wait for the tool to arrive?
I would wait for the correct tool. Metal on glass is very risky, generally the glass will crack before the metal would give…
Good call, thanks for a great video! I hope you reach your 1000 subscribers soon :) I subscribed..
Let me know how it goes!
thanks
You're welcome!
Can I install an imac 27 2020 screen on an imac 27 2017?
3:10 Holy shit take the screen off for the love of God.. still waiting! 4:10
Thx
I need to remove the base of my iMac 2013 27”. how do I do that?
How do you know if your screen is glued or magnet?
If its 2011 or earlier, its a magnet. 2012 or later is glued
@@ashton5844 ty for the answer
Can I install an imac 27 2012 screen on an imac 27 2015?
Hello Alexis, the 2012 27" iMac is a 2k screen and the 2015 uses a 5K screen. Here is a good link to the correct screen if you are looking for one!
www.protechrestore.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=13_116_1060&product_id=526
Does this come with the glass panel or is only the screen?
These iMac screens have the glass bonded to the LCD.
So you are forced to buy a new LCD/glass combo for these iMac? You can't JUST replace the edit?? @@JosephHughes
Unfortunately yeah, the whole assembly is the go to on these