Previous models (aka Silver-Backs) are using strong magnets to hold the glass onto the housing and the LCD panel is sandwiched in between with screws. Based on my research, 3M claims the VHB will hold up for at least 25 years. The display assembly is held onto the housing with a type of 3M adhesive called Very High Bond (VHB) tapes, completely screwless. Cutting The DisplayĪll of the 2012 and later iMac LCD panel and glass are fused together as 1 assembly. This post is my diary on replacing the internal hard drive (HDD) on my friend’s 27″ iMac. ![]() iFixit and OWC are great resources as reference but I still discourage my friends from attempting it because it could very well ended up to be a very expensive display replacement ($600+) should something goes wrong not limiting to breaking the glass and destroying the connectors on the logic board.įor the 27″ hard drive replacement, I have to pick up the Inline Thermal Sensor and AdaptaDrive brackets from OWC. ![]() To many, opening up an all glass iMac display can be a daunting tasks this is especially true if you don’t have the proper parts and experience. ![]() ![]() My friend recent bought an iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015) and asked me to perform a SSD upgrade.
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