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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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possible to replace thunderbolt ports?

Is it possible to replace worn out Thunderbolt ports on a 2014 iMac 5k 27"??

What parts would be needed? I love my imac, but I think using the thunderbolt ports for my monitors have just worn out to where the monitors will blink on and off when the connector-adapter moves. Those are fine, i tested them... but I think something inside the port is just worn out or something?

ANY SUGGESTIONS??

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Not good ;-{

The iMac's all use a frame which holds the ports on the backside of the logic board as you can see here:

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So if your port is worn you'll need to replace the logic board - Ouch!

If you can, try using a hub to off load the constant wear. Or, if you can, try replacing the monitors cable (The Thunderbolt display cable can be replaced)

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