Atomrepair
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A while ago I got a couple 2012+ iMac SSD upgrade jobs from a local business. I hadn't taken a screen off of one of those yet, but things went smoothly.
For Macbooks, I use 3M 300LSE to tape lcd bezels back on. It is strong stuff, so I figured I could use it to put these iMac screens back on. I did notice that the original tape was thicker, but I thought that wouldn't be a problem. It was.
You can guess what happened. Earlier this week I got a mail telling me one of the iMacs I serviced had its LCD fall out and crack. I havent seen the machine yet, but the boards connectors must be torn/damaged as well. This is obviously my fault; I delivered crappy service and now that bites me in the ass. Now this service is going to end up costing me time and money. Gotta love making mistakes.
I used the wrong tape and have been looking for something that will keep the (new) screen on. I found strips specially for iMacs on ifixit, along with a comment from someone saying their screen fell off after using those strips.
So, two questions:
1. I've ordered 3M VHB 4646 tape. Its thicker stuff (0.6mm) and according to 3M, it can be used instead of rivets, screws, welds of liquid adhesives. In other words: this should be able to keep an lcd in place. I tested a small patch on some test material and it seems pretty strong... but I'm still a bit worried. Does anyone have any experience with this or similar tape?
2. As far as I can tell, I may need: LVDS cable, LVDS connector and a Power connector. I found out that the LVDS connector is probably an I-PEX 20738-040E-02, which I can order nearby for friggen €20 or more. I don't know what the power connector is, so hopefully thats not broken as well. Anyone with experience with this ''screen fell to hell' fix; any other connector or issue I'm forgetting to prepare for that may worsen my headache?
For Macbooks, I use 3M 300LSE to tape lcd bezels back on. It is strong stuff, so I figured I could use it to put these iMac screens back on. I did notice that the original tape was thicker, but I thought that wouldn't be a problem. It was.
You can guess what happened. Earlier this week I got a mail telling me one of the iMacs I serviced had its LCD fall out and crack. I havent seen the machine yet, but the boards connectors must be torn/damaged as well. This is obviously my fault; I delivered crappy service and now that bites me in the ass. Now this service is going to end up costing me time and money. Gotta love making mistakes.
I used the wrong tape and have been looking for something that will keep the (new) screen on. I found strips specially for iMacs on ifixit, along with a comment from someone saying their screen fell off after using those strips.
So, two questions:
1. I've ordered 3M VHB 4646 tape. Its thicker stuff (0.6mm) and according to 3M, it can be used instead of rivets, screws, welds of liquid adhesives. In other words: this should be able to keep an lcd in place. I tested a small patch on some test material and it seems pretty strong... but I'm still a bit worried. Does anyone have any experience with this or similar tape?
2. As far as I can tell, I may need: LVDS cable, LVDS connector and a Power connector. I found out that the LVDS connector is probably an I-PEX 20738-040E-02, which I can order nearby for friggen €20 or more. I don't know what the power connector is, so hopefully thats not broken as well. Anyone with experience with this ''screen fell to hell' fix; any other connector or issue I'm forgetting to prepare for that may worsen my headache?