Specifications
LED Cinema Display (24-inch) Take Apart — General Information 44
2010-02-08
If silicone roller is no longer tacky, wash it in warm soapy water or wipe with isopropyl •
alcohol. If tackiness does not return, replace silicone roller.
DON’T
Touch inside of glass with bare hands or dirty gloves. Fingerprints are dicult to remove.•
Place glass panel onto a work surface where it may collect dust and other contaminants •
unless it has rst been placed into a protective microfoam bag.
Handling a Broken Glass Panel
The glass panel is not tempered and will break into sharp pieces if mishandled. If the glass is
broken it must be carefully removed from the unit to prevent irreparable damage to the front
surface of the LCD. If the front surface of the LCD is scratched by broken glass, the LCD may
need to be replaced.
How to Remove a Broken Glass Panel
A shattered panel can be removed using safety glasses, packing tape, and leather gloves.
Put on the safety glasses and leather gloves. 1.
Lay the unit on a smooth, clean work surface. 2.
Apply packing tape diagonally, across the broken glass panel, forming an “X.” Then, apply 3.
tape horizontally, thoroughly covering the broken pieces. Most of the glass will still be
attached to the steel ring that runs around the perimeter of the glass panel.
Wearing leather gloves, pry the shattered panel o the housing. 4.
Place the broken glass inside a large box, label the box, and dispose of it properly. 5.
Clean the work surface of tiny glass particles. Stand the iMac up and use a lint free cloth to 6.
carefully brush any of the particles o of the iMac onto the table. When the repair is nished
the cloth should be disposed of immediately.
Use a broom and dustpan to sweep up as much of the broken glass as possible. Glass 7.
fragments may have traveled several feet from the location of the glass panel, so be sure to
thoroughly clean the entire area. Use a vacuum to remove the smaller fragments not picked
up by the broom.
Note: A broken glass panel usually leaves one or more scratches on the LCD display. The LCD
doesn’t have to be replaced, but be sure to let the customer know that the scratches are there
and were caused by the broken glass panel.