iMac Retina 4K 21.5 inch 2019, Model A2116, Cracked display glass

[JERRY LAUFER]

I Broke my display using a box cutter after I broke the tool. I have a new tool, but I am afraid to continue to remove the display because the corner may break off. What can I glue over the crack to secure the display while I remove it? I have thought about a piece of plexiglass, but there is probably better material. Please tell me the best way to continue. The crack does not distract from the display when it’s on. I do not want to go to the expense of purchasing a replacement display. What kind of material and what kind of glue would work best?

 

[JERRY LAUFER]

I had opened the iMac to upgrade the RAM to 32GB and the SSD to 1TB. This went as expected using OWC YouTube instructions,

and

. There was no problem restarting the computer and restoring the Time Machine backup. When I went to connect my accessories, I could not plug in either of the USB-C plugs because they were slightly misaligned. Looking into the sockets they appear to be OK but the plugs will not plug in. All 4 of the USB-A connecters work fine.

Looking at iFixit instructions, https://tinyurl.com/3z6zauhz, Step 61, I found they said to put plugs in the sockets before tightening the logic board screws. Since I have an extra Display Adhesive Tape kit, I decided to open the iMac again to loosen the logic board screws, plug in the USB-C an USB-A connectors and retighten the screws. I thought I knew how to do this since I had just completed the upgrade without any problem but you can see what happened when I was so smart.

 

[JERRY LAUFER]

It looks like this Screen Protector might serve the purpose of securing the cracked display while I remove it and replace it??? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089FS51X...colid=2AA3GSK8QFIG2&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

 

[sheapuppy]

I would use clear shipping tape.

 

[sheapuppy]

I had opened the iMac to upgrade the RAM to 32GB and the SSD to 1TB. This went as expected using OWC YouTube instructions,

and

. There was no problem restarting the computer and restoring the Time Machine backup. When I went to connect my accessories, I could not plug in either of the USB-C plugs because they were slightly misaligned. Looking into the sockets they appear to be OK but the plugs will not plug in. All 4 of the USB-A connecters work fine.

Looking at iFixit instructions, https://tinyurl.com/3z6zauhz, Step 61, I found they said to put plugs in the sockets before tightening the logic board screws. Since I have an extra Display Adhesive Tape kit, I decided to open the iMac again to loosen the logic board screws, plug in the USB-C an USB-A connectors and retighten the screws. I thought I knew how to do this since I had just completed the upgrade without any problem but you can see what happened when I was so smart.

If there is any comfort, you are not the first person this happens to. If you are planning to keep it, just use clear shipping tape for now unless you want to spend $50 for the clear film that you saw on Amazon. In addition, you'll spend another $10-$15 for the adhesive itself to put the screen back on. Look on our favorite bidding website. From time to time, I see dead iMacs where the screens are fine. You may want to go that route.

 

[JERRY LAUFER]

If there is any comfort, you are not the first person this happens to. If you are planning to keep it, just use clear shipping tape for now unless you want to spend $50 for the clear film that you saw on Amazon. In addition, you'll spend another $10-$15 for the adhesive itself to put the screen back on. Look on our favorite bidding website. From time to time, I see dead iMacs where the screens are fine. You may want to go that route.

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