iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement

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Follow the steps in this guide to replace the front panel in a iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068.

Some images in this guide use a 2015 iMac, which has minor visual differences. These differences do not affect the repair procedure.

This procedure involves removing the faulty/broken display, as well as transferring the display data cable and thermal sensor to a new display.

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Schritt 1 Display Assembly

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement, Display Assembly: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 1

In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:

iMac Intel 21.5" Cardboard Service Wedge

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With the hinge free to move, the iMac will be unbalanced and hard to work on. Repairs are fast and easy with an iMac service wedge, but can be completed without one.
If you are using the iFixit cardboard service wedge, follow these assembly directions to put it together.
Before beginning any work on your iMac: Unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supply's capacitors.
Be very careful not to touch the capacitor leads or any exposed solder joints on the back of the power supply. Only handle the board by the edges.

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Schritt 2

Starting on the left of the display, near the power button, insert the iMac Opening Tool into the gap between the glass panel and the rear enclosure.
The hub on the iMac Opening Tool will keep you from pushing the wheel in too far. If using a different tool, insert no more than 3/8" into the display. Otherwise, you risk severing antenna cables and causing serious damage.

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Schritt 3

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement: Schritt 3, Bild 3 von 3

Use the tool like a pizza cutter—roll it along through the gap, and it will cut the foam adhesive through the center.
Be sure to always push with the handle behind the cutting wheel. If you pull, the wheel might get pulled out of the handle.
Run the tool up along the left side of the display.

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Continue running the tool up around the top left corner.

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Cut the adhesive along the top left of the display.

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Continue along the top of the display.
You may want to run the tool back and forth through what you've already cut a few times, to ensure you get as much of the adhesive separated as possible.

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Push the tool around the top right corner of the display.

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Wheel the tool down along the right side of the display.

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Finish pushing the opening tool to the bottom of the right side of the display.
At this point, you'll want to run the tool back around the entire display, to ensure you cut as much adhesive as possible.

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Schritt 10

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement: Schritt 10, Bild 3 von 3

In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:

Plastic Cards

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While the opening tool cut most of the adhesive, the display will still be slightly adhered to the case. A plastic card will be necessary to free up the last of this adhesive.
Set the iMac face-up on a table.
Starting from the top right corner of the iMac, wedge a plastic card between the display and frame.
Be careful not to insert the plastic card more than 3/8", or you may damage internal components.

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Gently twist the plastic card sideways to create a gap between the display and frame.
Move slowly and be careful not to stress the display glass too much—you only need to make a gap of about 1/4".

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Schritt 12

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement: Schritt 12, Bild 3 von 3

Slide the card toward the center of the display to cut any of the remaining adhesive along the top right corner of the iMac.
Be sure to stop before the iSight camera, or you may damage it.

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Wedge the plastic card into the top right corner once again, and leave it there to prevent the adhesive from resticking.

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Insert a second plastic card into the gap between the display and frame near the top left corner of the iMac.

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Gently twist the card upward, slightly increasing the space between the display and frame.
As with the other side, twist slowly to allow the adhesive time to separate, and be careful not to over-stress the display glass.

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Slide the plastic card toward the center, again stopping just before the iSight camera.

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Wedge the plastic card back into the top left corner.

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Schritt 18

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement: Schritt 18, Bild 3 von 3

With both plastic cards inserted as shown near the corners, gently twist the cards sideways to increase the gap between display and case.
If there are any sections that seem to stick and won't separate, stop twisting and use one of the cards to cut the remaining adhesive.
Begin to lift the top of the display up from the frame.
Only lift the display a few inches—the display data and power cables are still connected to the logic board.

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Schritt 19 Display Assembly Cables

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement, Display Assembly Cables: Schritt 19, Bild 1 von 2

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement, Display Assembly Cables: Schritt 19, Bild 2 von 2

Lift the display up enough to have easy access to the connector, but not so much that you stretch the cables and stress their connections (about 8").
Hold the display with one hand while using your other hand to unplug the display power cable.

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Schritt 20

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement: Schritt 20, Bild 3 von 3

Continuing to support the display with one hand, flip up the metal retaining bracket on the display data cable.
Carefully pull the display data cable from its socket on the logic board.
Be sure to pull the display data cable connector straight out of its socket, keeping it parallel to the motherboard, to avoid damaging it.

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Schritt 21 Display Assembly Separation

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement, Display Assembly Separation: Schritt 21, Bild 1 von 2

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement, Display Assembly Separation: Schritt 21, Bild 2 von 2

Lift the display up to a near-vertical position.
At this point there is still a strip of adhesive along the bottom of the display that will hold the display to the frame like a hinge. You can loosen this adhesive by working the display up and down a few times.

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Schritt 22

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement: Schritt 22, Bild 3 von 3

In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:

Plastic Cards

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Be very careful not to touch the capacitor leads or any exposed solder joints on the back of the power supply (boxed in red).
Grasp the small tab at the end of one of the bottom edge display adhesive strips and pull the adhesive toward the top of the iMac to remove it.
Repeat this step with the other adhesive strip and remove it.
If either adhesive strip breaks before it's removed, use a plastic card to slice through the remaining adhesive.

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Schritt 23

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement: Schritt 23, Bild 3 von 3

Lift the display up from the frame and remove it from the iMac.
It may be necessary to slowly lift from one side to peel against the remaining adhesive.
Be very careful handling the display—it's big, heavy, and made of glass.
After the adhesive is cut, it cannot be used to re-seal the display in place. Follow this guide to replace the adhesive strips that secure the display to the rear enclosure.

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Schritt 24 Display

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement, Display: Schritt 24, Bild 1 von 2

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 3068 Display Replacement, Display: Schritt 24, Bild 2 von 2

Gently set the display face-down on a sturdy, flat surface. It may be helpful to put it on a towel or cloth to protect it from dirt or debris that can scratch the front glass.
Use your fingernail or the pointed tip of a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the display data connector.

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Pull the display data cable connector straight out of its socket on the back of the display.

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Schritt 26

Use an iOpener near the top edge of the display assembly to heat and soften the adhesive on the piece of tape holding the thermal sensor in place.
Instructions on how to properly heat and use the iOpener can be found here.