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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Display Assembly Cables Replacement

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

Introduction

Prereq to remove the display.

What you need

  1. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Display Assembly Cables Replacement, Display Assembly Cables: step 1, image 1 of 3 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Display Assembly Cables Replacement, Display Assembly Cables: step 1, image 2 of 3 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Display Assembly Cables Replacement, Display Assembly Cables: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to flip up the metal retaining bracket on the display data cable.

    • Carefully pull the display data cable from its socket on the logic board.

    • Be sure to pull the display data cable connector straight out of its socket.

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  3. iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Display Assembly Cables Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2805 Display Assembly Cables Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • While holding the display up with one hand, use the other hand to unplug the display power cable.

    • Lift the display up enough to have easy access to the connector, but not so much that you stretch the cables and stress their connections (about 8").

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Conclusion

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

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