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iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Glass Panel Replacement

Introduction

Remove the glass panel to gain access to your iMac's internals.

What you need

  1. iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Glass Panel Replacement, Glass Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Glass Panel Replacement, Glass Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Heavy-Duty Suction Cups (Pair)
    $14.99

    • The glass panel is fixed onto the front bezel with fourteen magnets around its perimeter.

    • Stick two suction cups to opposing corners of the glass panel.

    • To attach the suction cups we sell, first position the suction cup with the movable handle parallel to the face of the glass panel. While lightly holding the suction cup against the glass, raise the movable handle until it is parallel with the other handle.

    • If your suction cups refuse to stick, try cleaning both the glass panel and the suction cup with a mild solvent such as Windex.

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  3. iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Glass Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the glass panel straight up off the iMac.

    • The glass panel has several positioning pins around its perimeter. To avoid shearing these pins off the glass panel, be sure to only pull straight up during removal.

    • Be meticulous about cleaning the LCD and the inside face of the glass panel before reinstallation, as any fingerprints or dust trapped inside will be annoyingly visible when the display is on. Placing the glass flat, inside face down, on a fresh aluminum-foil surface is a good way to keep it clean.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Good Instructions: Warning!, make sure all the screws are fully seated down prior to glass install. This is what happens when you don't:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kyRUZrdp...

Andrew Taylor - Reply

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