SOLVED: 27'' iMac 2010 Backlight Failure - iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390

27'' iMac 2010 Backlight Failure

The backlight on my 27’’ iMac 2010 is slowly dying. Getting a little more dim every week, and I can see dark spots between the backlight “bulbs(?). I don’t have the tools or the skills to do the soldiering like some people recommend. Should I try to replace the display or does the inverter board solve this issue? How can I tell if it’s the inverter board or the literal backlight strip?
Also does a 2011 display work in a 2010 machine?

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Posted: Feb 5, 2022

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Most likely the LED bar connection or a few LED have died and often the backside also gets darkened

Here’s one source iMac 27" A1312 - Mid 2010, Apple P/N 661-5568 and the guide iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 Display Replacement

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Thanks so much, Dan. Wish the news was better, but I appreciate your expertise. Would a 2011 display work in a 2010? I ask because I found a cheap one in my area.

Feb 6, 2022 by Alex Nevin

@daevrojn - There are some differences. It will take some work to convert it.

Feb 7, 2022 by Dan

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