Specifications
Handle, display removal
tool
Display removal wheel Very High Bond (VHB)
adhesive strips
Stand Locking Wedge
Service Tools
The following tools are required to service an iMac (Late 2012):
ESD-safe workstation, including an ESD mat and wrist or heel strap
ESD bags (to store ESD-sensitive parts while removed from computer)
Kit, Starter, LCD Display Panel, 076-1416
Kit, LCD, Service Refill, iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012), 076-1422
Kit, LCD, Service Refill, iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), 076-1419
Service wedge, iMac (part of starter kit, 076-1416)
Magnetized Torx T25, T10, T8, T6, T5, T4 screwdrivers
Phillips #00 screwdriver
Black stick (nylon probe, Apple part #922-5065)
or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool
Thunderbolt and USB cables for logic board reassembly
Earphones for audio cable reassembly
Thermal material, used to adhere wireless card to logic board, 076-1425
(A twinpak is included with each replacement wireless card or logic board)
Kapton tape
IPA wipes, 95% or higher isopropyl alcohol
Magnifying glass, for reading serial number etched on bottom of stand
Digital volt meter (for troubleshooting)
Soft, clean towel or cloth (to protect display and removed parts from scratches)
Required Special Tools and Supplies for Display Panel
The display on iMac (Late 2012) is secured to the rear enclosure using adhesive strips. When a repair requires the removal of the display panel, these
strips must be cut and replaced. The procedure requires these tools:
Use of these tools will be covered in greater detail in the Display Removal and Display Replacement section of this course.
Starter Kit (076-1416)
When a repair requires the removal of the display, order a starter kit. It includes:
Handle, Display Removal Tool, iMac (qty 1)
Display removal wheel (qty 8)
Very High Bond (VHB) adhesive strip 6-piece set for iMac (27-inch, Late 2012) (qty 4 sets)
Very High Bond (VHB) adhesive strip 5-piece set for iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012) (qty 4 sets)
Service, Stand Locking Wedge, iMac (Late 2012)
Refill Kits
Order a refill kit to replenish the consumable parts of the starter kit:
076-1422 Kit, LCD, Service Refill, iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)
Very High Bond, VHB, 5-piece set, 20-pack
Display removal wheel (qty 20)
Handle, display removal tool, iMac (qty 1)