iMac Intel 21.5" Retina 4K Display (2017) Display Assembly Replacement

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Introduction

Prereq-only guide to remove the entire display assembly.

What you need

Step 1 Display Assembly Separation

iMac Intel 21.5" Retina 4K Display (2017) Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly Separation: step 1, image 1 of 2

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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.

Step 2

If necessary, a plastic card can be used to cut any remaining sections of the bottom adhesive strip.

Step 3

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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.