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iMac 2019 Display Separation

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This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

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  1. iMac 2019 Display Separation, Separate the display: step 1, image 1 of 2 iMac 2019 Display Separation, Separate the display: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the display up to a near-vertical position.

    • At this point there is still a strip of adhesive along the bottom of the display that will hold the display to the frame like a hinge. You can loosen this adhesive by working the display up and down a few times.

  2. iMac 2019 Display Separation: step 2, image 1 of 2 iMac 2019 Display Separation: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • If necessary, a plastic card can be used to cut any remaining sections of the bottom adhesive strip.

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    • Lift the display up from the frame and remove it from the iMac.

    • It may be necessary to slowly lift from one side to peel against the remaining adhesive.

    • Be very careful handling the display—it's big, heavy, and made of glass.

    • After the adhesive is cut, it cannot be used to re-seal the display in place. Follow this guide to replace the adhesive strips that secure the display to the rear enclosure.

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