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Einleitung
This Adapter Kit is used to replace the LCD screen in the iMac 17" Intel model. These models are notorius for developing hundreds of vertical lines due to a manufacturing defect. You may also wish to use this if you have cracked or otherwise damaged your screen.
Was du brauchst
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Loosen the two captive Phillips screws securing the access door to the iMac.
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Remove the access door from the iMac.
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Remove the following four screws:
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Three 6 mm T8 Torx.
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One 8 mm T8 Torx.
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Flip your iMac over and lay it stand-side down on a flat surface.
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To lift the front bezel off the iMac, simultaneously:
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Use your thumbs to press in the RAM arms and hold the iMac down.
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Use your index fingers to pull the small bridge of material on the front bezel toward yourself.
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Pull the Front bezel up with your index fingers.
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Once the small bridge of material has cleared the RAM arms, lift the front bezel by its lower edge just enough to clear the bottom edge of the rear case.
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Insert a plastic card up into the corner of the air vent slot near the top of the rear case.
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Push the card toward the top of the iMac to release the front bezel latch.
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Pull the front bezel away from the rear case.
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Repeat this process for the other side of the front bezel.
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If the bezel refuses to release, try pressing the lower edge back onto the rear case and repeat this opening process.
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Lay your iMac stand-side down on a table.
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Lift the front bezel from its lower edge and rotate it away from the rest of your iMac, minding the RAM arms that may get caught.
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Lay the front bezel above the rest of the iMac.
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If necessary, remove the piece of kapton tape(it is ok to toss this) wrapped around the microphone and camera cables.
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Remove the two 4.8 mm T6 Torx screws securing the display data cable to the logic board.
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Grab the display data cable connector by its black tab and pull it straight up off the logic board.
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Inverter cable on 24inch iMac pulls off to the left.
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Pull the inverter cable connector straight up off its socket on the logic board.
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Remove the four 8 mm with 2 mm thick head coarse-thread T10 Torx screws securing the display to the rear case.
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Lift the display from its lower edge and pull it toward yourself to peel off the EMI shield attached to its top edge.
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What you will need to complete this install:
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Contents of UniMac V4 Adapter Kit:
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UniMac V4 Adapter
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Mounting brackets
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CCFL Adapter
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Phillips Screws
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Required tools listed prior, compatible LCD panel, insulation tape (clear packing tape works well)
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Remove both metal brackets from the original LCD screen.
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Remove 2 torx screws from each side. Each bracket should then be easily removed.
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Remove the LCD inverter from the metal bracket. It is held in with some light adhesive.
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Attach the included plastic adapters to the replacement LCD screen.
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The adapter with the larger leg space has to be mounted on the "right" side of the LCD. That's where the LVDS connector is located.
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The brackets screw directly to the screen using the included phillips screws.
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Attach the UniMac V4 Adapter to the LCD screen.
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Simply clip it into the LVDS socket.
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Ensure a solid connection and then put a piece of packing tape over the adapter.
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Attach the LVDS cable, that you removed earlier, to the UniMac V4 Adapter. Ensure a solid connection and put a piece of packing tape over it.
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Attach the included CCFL adapter to the original inverter board.
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Apply some self adhesive tape at the bottom of the board.
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Fix the LVDS cable with some adhesive tape. This reduces mechanical force applied to the UniMac Adapter and makes the modification more stable.
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Now place the inverter board at the left side of the LCD. There's enough room between the CD-ROM drive and the LCD, so there's the optimal place.
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You should now have a fully assembled display ready for install.
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Vertical alignment:
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Each bracket utilizes 2 screws mounted through 2 slots. This allows a few inches of movement up or down.
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You will likely need to go back and make adjustments after the install.
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Just loosen the 2 screws and slide the bracket up or down as needed and then tighten screws.
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Mounting screen:
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Mount the screen using the original torx screws used the mount the OEM panel.
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Plug the LVDS cable into the logic board.
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Reassembly and test:
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Double check everything and once you are confident everything went well, install the front bezel.
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Attach the power cable, and hit the power button.
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You should now be greeted by a white screen and the Apple logo.
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It should now be apparent if any alignment adjustments need to be made.
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Trouble:
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Should you have any install issues please contact Adam@realmacmods.com for assistance.
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My replacement screen has two wired out puts to put into the ccfl adaptor. The screen is one known to work.
Is correct?
