will the glass screen fit on the old imac?

zoran · Dec 13, 2012, 05:07 PM

1. If im not mistaking, i read that the new thin iMac has a special new glass screen that behaves much better concerning reflections. Is it possible to order that part and install it on the older iMac that does have an issue with reflections?

2. On the other hand, is this new reflective glass screen ok with... say viewing the colors on screen.

Help guys id really like to know a view on this!

R.OG · Dec 13, 2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zoran

1. If im not mistaking, i read that the new thin iMac has a special new glass screen that behaves much better concerning reflections. Is it possible to order that part and install it on the older iMac that does have an issue with reflections?

2. On the other hand, is this new reflective glass screen ok with... say viewing the colors on screen.

Help guys id really like to know a view on this!

No it won't fit. The glass is part of the lcd on the new imacs

iLondoner · Dec 13, 2012, 05:14 PM

Doesn't really matter as you won't be getting your hands on a spare LCD screen any day soon.

Come back in a few months time when supplies are firm and spare parts are available.

zoran · Dec 13, 2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by iLondoner

Doesn't really matter as you won't be getting your hands on a spare LCD screen any day soon.

Come back in a few months time when supplies are firm and spare parts are available.

i have no clue what you are talking about

eagandale4114 · Dec 14, 2012, 12:14 AM

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i have no clue what you are talking about

There is a severe part shortage. Thats why the macs are taking so long to ship.

glitch44 · Dec 14, 2012, 01:46 AM

The glass and the LCD screen are bonded together now, which means not only would it be a very expensive part (guessing $600+) but it wouldn't fit on the old iMac.

chevalier433 · Dec 14, 2012, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by zoran

1. If im not mistaking, i read that the new thin iMac has a special new glass screen that behaves much better concerning reflections. Is it possible to order that part and install it on the older iMac that does have an issue with reflections?

2. On the other hand, is this new reflective glass screen ok with... say viewing the colors on screen.

Help guys id really like to know a view on this!

Dont need to do that someone make aftermarket unreflective glass for iMac search the forum.

zoran · Dec 14, 2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chevalier433

Dont need to do that someone make aftermarket unreflective glass for iMac search the forum.

cant find in the forum what youre talking about

chevalier433 · Dec 14, 2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zoran

cant find in the forum what youre talking about

http://www.macframes.com/

zoran · Dec 14, 2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chevalier433

http://www.macframes.com/

thanx mate

chevalier433 · Dec 14, 2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zoran

thanx mate

At your service. I have it because I work with video and need no reflections.It is not perfect but it reduce it significantly.

zoran · Dec 14, 2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chevalier433

At your service. I have it because I work with video and need no reflections.It is not perfect but it reduce it significantly.

and what about text? is it the same quality as the original glass?

chevalier433 · Dec 14, 2012, 04:43 PM

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and what about text? is it the same qruality as the original glass?

Yes Generally I see a little improvement in crispness

chukronos · Dec 14, 2012, 05:26 PM

All you need is some good quality double-sided foam tape and you can stick it on anything. Always remember: if you can't foam it, F*&7 it.

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iLondoner macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London (the big one, not London Ohio, Texas, Kentucky, etc)	Doesn't really matter as you won't be getting your hands on a spare LCD screen any day soon. Come back in a few months time when supplies are firm and spare parts are available.
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glitch44 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Feb 2006	The glass and the LCD screen are bonded together now, which means not only would it be a very expensive part (guessing $600+) but it wouldn't fit on the old iMac.
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