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Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement

What you need

  1. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement, Stand: step 1, image 1 of 2 Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement, Stand: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Lay the display facing down with the stand away from you.

    • Remove the three size 2.0 hex screws on the swing arm and remove the swing arm as well as the plastic shield under it.

  2. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement, Panels: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the size 2.5 hex screws from each corner that connects the panels to the display and remove them.

  3. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Rotate the display so the legs of the display are now facing you

    • Grip the top of the clear panel and lift it upwards, and pull the ADC cable through the hole.

  4. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the grey back panel by lifting the bottom and pulling the ADC cable through the hole.

  5. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement, Metal EMI Shield: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • The next layer will be a shiny metal panel, which might have some stickers. Make sure to remove these stickers.

  6. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Now locate and remove the lone Phillips screw holding the EMI shield to the display

  7. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Now that the screw has been removed, slide the panel towards your body and lift it out.

    • You may need to remove the clear USB port cover to remove the metal EMI shield.

  8. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement, Inverter: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove these three screws holding the board to the display

  9. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove these five cables connection the inverter to the backlights and logic board.

    • Taking note where they connect to for reassembly

  10. Apple Studio Display M7649 Inverter Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove and replace the inverter

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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