1/8 of screen black after SSD upgrade

[zhoubolin]

just found out that my 27in imac display got damaged during the the process of taking it off and upgrading SSD in which the display developed a blank column.
oh boy I didn't know how easy to damage by not using the correct tools ummm..feel so bad, btw did you find a way to fixed yours without replace a new one?

 

[paardenkapper]

I had a similar problem with one of my PowerBooks and I'm sure it's not a cable but the display itself.

The cable uses digital signals for different data parts, h-sync, v-sync and so on. If the cable was damaged you'd probably have erratic visuals all over the place.

You could try and remove the screen again and look for obvious signs of damage?

 

[zhoubolin]

I am using a Late 2012 27" iMac and the HDD was failing so I replaced with an SSD drive.
I followed multiple tutorials online so that I wouldn't damage anything internally while I upgrade the SSD. Everything appeared to go swimmingly, however, when I booted back up, the right 8th of the screen was black.
I double checked the ribbon cables that connect the monitor to the motherboard and those are secure and nothing appears to be broken or damaged.
Anyone else have this issue or have thoughts on how to correct it?

I can still use the machine, I just have to move windows over to ensure I can entirely view the contents (and the new SSD has greatly sped up the machine - it's like a new mac, sans 1/8th of the screen).

Thanks.
- Michael

I am having the same issue here after open up the imac and upgrade the ssd, did you fix by any chance?

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

just found out that my 27in imac display got damaged during the the process of taking it off and upgrading SSD in which the display developed a blank column.
oh boy I didn't know how easy to damage by not using the correct tools ummm..feel so bad, btw did you find a way to fixed yours without replace a new one?

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1. Fixing this is not a 100% successful rate, but possible.
2. It's not doable by a common user. Only repair shop with proper tools can do.
3. Even in this case, the repairing cost will exceed the price of a 2nd hand LCD panel.

So it's highly advisable that you drop this repairing idea.

 

[paardenkapper]

A second hand screen is most likely to be more expensive than a second working unit from craigslist or something.
Maybe you find one that has slight cosmetic damage and you could transfer the screen from that to yours if you're brave.

If you want to open an iMac always be sure to buy these pizza cutter wheel openers. They are often sold in bundle with the new adhesive strips you need.