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Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield Replacement

Introduction

Removing the metal Shield of the Apple display. This shield protects the components from electromagnetic interference.

What you need

  1. Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield Replacement, Stand: step 1, image 1 of 2 Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield 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.

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  2. Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield 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.

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  3. Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield 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.

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  5. Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the grey back panel by lifting the bottom and pulling the ADC cable through the hole.

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  6. Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield 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.

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  7. Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Now locate and remove the lone Phillips screw holding the EMI shield to the display

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  8. Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Apple Studio Display M7649 Metal EMI Shield 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.

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