Apprehensive about working on newer iMacs with glued on screens

[timeshifter]

I don't do a ton of hardware work these days. I have done a fair amount of repairs and upgrades on iMacs over the years. So far I've avoided having to work on any of the models that have the screen attached with adhesive. If and when the opportunity presents itself I want to be ready.

Was just looking at this again when considering upgrading a new system. It seems to be not too difficult if you have the right tools from iFixit. Seems that you basically cut the adhesive and lift the screen off. Then they've got replacement adhesive strips to put it back together.

The one thing I think I like - NO DUST between the glass and the LCD. Am I right? On the previous gen iMacs I've always struggled with a fingerprint smudge on the the LCD or a little bit of dust or smudge on the underside of the glass. Very annoying because I want it to be perfect. It appears that that won't be a problem with the new style, because it's all one piece or glass / panel. Right?

Anyway, what's your experience been working on these, vs the older magnetic style iMacs?

 

[occsean]

I've turned down several. My thought process is if I cannot return the item back in as good as condition as the day they purchased it I won't do the repair. We're also only doing complete display assembly replacements on most touch screen laptops for the same reason.

I might be missing out on some revenue but I would rather do an exceptional low risk repair than make a couple of bucks and just do an OK job.

 

[timeshifter]

Do they not look right after having the screen removed and replaced?

 

[trevm999]

They're not too bad if you have the right tools. You're right, no dust behind the screen is a major plus. You just want to make sure you're done before you put it all back together, and make sure you seal it well, or else you might get light bleed behind the screen.

 

[trevm999]

Cleaning the old adhesive strips off is the worst part

 

[bdoggman]

I just outsource them. That is the few I do get. The service cost me around 200 but I charge 700 . Have to mail iit in. Ebay services is your friend.

 

[Jeff Gedgaud]

Its a piece of cake, forget iFixit's tools though, buy the correct adhesive strips which go on very easy. Go to a craft store and buy a fiskars rotary cutter, i use the one with the 45mm blades. This tool is great for cutting the old adhesive and works much better than the ones that ifixit has. Simply run the tool around the three sides of the screen but be very careful because those rotary blades are round razors. Once its cut pry gently on the bottom/fourth side from one side and get that screen off the frame, disconnect wires and remove. Clean the old stuff and apply new strips, then when all done and fully tested remove final backing and align screen then drop in place. Its very easy and we keep two or three sets of adhesives of each size on hand in case we mess up.

 

[sapphirescales]

They're not fun, but neither were the older iMac's. I just charge accordingly for Apple work so it's not a big deal.

 

[lan101]

I just outsource them. That is the few I do get. The service cost me around 200 but I charge 700 . Have to mail iit in. Ebay services is your friend.

Care to share source? I get like 1 or 2 calls a year about macs. Not overly common in my area.