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Model A1419 / EMC 2806 / Late 2014 or Mid 2015. 3.3 or 3.5 GHz Core i5 or 4.0 GHz Core i7 (ID iMac15,1); EMC 2834 late 2015 / 3.3 or 3.5 GHz Core i5 or 4.0 GHz Core i7 (iMac17,1) All with Retina 5K displays

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Glass Over Screen Broken

is it possible to replace protection glass over the screen ?

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Please give us the last four figures of your serial number located on the bottom of your stand.

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serial #C02NG8ULFY11

ENC # 2806

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Apple iMac "Core i5" 3.5 27-Inch (Retina 5K, 2014) Specs

Identifiers: Late 2014 - MF886LL/A - iMac15,1 - A1419 - 2806

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Hi all!

I'm having difficulty determining what replacement glass I would need ... last four of serial is ...GG77 ... it's an early-2015 iMac 21.5" with broken screen glass. Works fine, is actually usable despite the crack across the screen. I don't think it's a Retina display. (I'm considering purchasing the iMac, but a lot depends on being able to replace the glass.)

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Apple in its infinite wisdom and cost cutting measures has now fused the glass to the display. So it only comes as a complete unit. Here's how it's replaced: iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display Display Replacement

Apple Part #661-00200

Reports have been posted of some that have separated the glass but none repaired successfully.

Most units available in the USA cost around $500. A China seller on eBay has it for $310 + $65 shipping. Warning, check the ratings on these sellers.

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Are you sure about that part number? When I search it I find screens for the older, non-Retina 27" iMac.

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For small cracks (as long as there’s no missing piece of glass), I used windshield repair kit for cars, and it made the crack almost invisible. Costs about 10 bucks.

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And it worked for you?

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The crack is still kinda visible, but only from certain angle, and only when I'm looking up close.

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Wow, that's clever! I'll try it on mine.

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I'm really curious about the performance of the glass repair liquid. Is there still a chance to upload a photo? I have a chance to get a cracked screen for a very cheap price of 100 usd. Is it worth it ?

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Buying a functional iMac 5K with broken glass right now for a cheap price.

Wondering if anybody has found a glass part anywhere ?

I have a 2011 27in laying around the house, has anybody tried using that one ? Maybe by cutting off the metal parts at the bottom, it could fit ?

Thanks for your help.

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It can be done, I have done it, I can’t find the actual glass anywhere for purchase, heat and air suction vacuum is the answer.

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Are you using it 'commando' or found glass part somewhere?

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Where can the glass be ordered from ?

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Hey, can you maybe outline your actions, in order to replicate that procedure? Thinking about doing the same. Did you just heated up the glass with a heat blower and peeled if off from the screen? Were there any remaining glue components on the display? Or was it something more sophisticated?

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Please let us know more, I have a 27inch 5k 2017 imac i need to replace the glass on and dont feel like paying $600 for it

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Does anyone know if the dimensions of the a1312 glass panel and the the a1419 panel are the same?

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Could you try fitting the 2011 glass to it and letting us know how the dimensions compare with removing the metal bottom pieces ?

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