I'm in the process of trying to get the display off to upgrade to SSD (iMac late 2013 27"). I have the tools and I just sliced the adhesive around the display with the cutter. I'm able to lift the display using a suction cup by a few mm, but it's still not coming off easily (esp. on the sides) and I'm wary of cracking the display if I apply too much force. The tools came with only 1 suction cup. Any advice?
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iM 4,1-14,4 Getting the display off my iMac
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Use wedges. Lost of them.
Insert the wedges to the opening slit, starting from 1mm wide, then along the length of each side.
Then push the wedges in further to widen the slit while observing to see any remaining adhesive, or cables...
Then after confirming the opening reach about 1/2 inch with no cables sticking on the edge, use your fingers of both hands to lift the LCD panel up from the frame.
The above are supposed to be done when your iMac is laid on its back against a flat surface like a table or floor or bed...
Attempting to opening the LCD panel while your iMac is standing on its stand might cause catastrophe...
Thanks, managed to do it just as you described, using one of the tools as a wedge.
