Introducción
There are three different speakers within the Apple Thunderbolt display and each can be taken out without having to take out the others. This makes it easy to just replace the single speaker that is broken and needs to be repaired.
Qué necesitas
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Lay down the display with screen side up.
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Place the two suction cups on both sides of the top of the screen and make sure to lock them in place.
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The glass screen is connected to the rest of the display by small magnets. Lift slowly and the screen will come right off.
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Unscrew the 12 screws around the side edges and the top of the LCD with the TR 10 Screwdriver.
The screws marked in orange don't need to be removed, all they do is hold the magnets on the LCD.
Yes “orange screws” does not need to be removed.
You do not need a TR10 screwdriver as written in the text a T10 will suffice (more common and also correctly mentioned in the list of tools).
A TR10 screwdriver is compatible with the T10, but not the other way around
Any info on if an older 2011 imac screen could just be plugged into this to replace the current lcd?
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Slowly lift the LCD out from its placement and tilt it upwards.
Add the note that it should be lifted from the bottom edge. It is also important not to twist the display by levering up from one corner.
Before lifting the monitor, you should be prepared to start collecting screws and have your TR 10 ready.
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For the first of the four wires (furthest away from the wire that is held in by a screw), grab onto the connector and pull slowly.
Note: be sure to pull away but not hard. Wiggle and pull slowly. These are delicate especially due to age.
Overall this is a moderate repair. Follow step by step and you are good.
Also, use tape and/or labels to mark which cables go where per the MLB and other parts. Resulting in easier reassembly.
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For the next connector, which is right next to the previous wire, there is a piece of tape attached to a metal bar.
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Flip the metal bar over using the tape as a handle.
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Next, grab onto the connector and slowly pull it from the socket in the logic board.
What is this connector for?
I imagine this connector is going to be for display data (i.e. LCD data).
I pretty much mangled this cable trying to put it back into the slot. Is this something I can order a replacement for?
Thunderbolt Display 27" LVDS Cable
As other’s have said, this cable is super delicate.
When you replace it, make sure that the small metal handle it firmly reattached to the other side of the port. I thought I’d got it right first time, but had no video signal (thunderbolt detected display, and power was fed to the Macbook Pro).
I had to reinsert this one again, and one in, firmly press the connector home, then latch the handle over the other side. I also gave it a test pull to ensure it was secure. Then all was well!
Can anyone provide a photo of this connector so as to give a better understanding of its mechanics? see this cringe worthy effort at guidance; https://youtu.be/A96CUSm_Xhs?t=1050
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For the connector on the other side of the logic board, grab the connector from underneath and carefully pull it from the board.
This cable was also taped for me, so remove the tape first
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The LCD has now been fully disconnected from the casing and can be repaired/replaced!
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Herramienta utilizada en este paso:Tweezers$4.99
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To the left of the middle speaker (the large black component in the middle of the device), there will be a couple of wires.
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Use the tweezers to remove the piece of tape to free the wires.
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Next, to the right of that piece of tape is black electrical tape that needs to be removed.
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Use the tweezers to remove the piece of black tape.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Bonjour ,
J'ai un soucis sur mon écran Apple Display Thunderbolt 27" 2011 ( relié a un macbook pro retina 15" de 2015 en parfait état de fonctionnement )
L'affichage et le son se coupaient tout seul sans aucune intervention de ma part , j'ai dans l'ordre procédé à ces changement :
Changement de cable Thunderbolt/Magsafe > Problème identique
Remplacement de la carte mere ( gestion affichage/son/ports USB...) > Resolution de la coupure de l'affichage mais le SON se coupe et bascule automatiquement sur le MBPR sans possibilité de reselectionner l'Apple Display
Je ne sais pas si cela est lié mais j'ai remarqué que dans les réglages son , lorsque les HP sont fonctionnels , cela m'indique que AUDIO MONITEUR est en USB ?...
J'hesite maintenant à remplacer la carte d'alimentation 250W ou bien d'isoler chaque HP pour voir si l'un d'eux serait en cause mais je doute qu'un HP puisse mettre en défaut la sortie audio ..
Des pistes ?
Merci d'avance pour vos idées
Instead of $14 foam block, I used a full roll of paper towel and two pillows. While it worked, if I ever did this again, I would buy the block of foam. Since you’re removing a power cable, you need to be able thread it through and I think the foam block would make that easier.
Josh Miller - Contestar
You can also use a single handle, double cup floor lifting suction cup. Just place it in the centre of the screen near the camera and lift slowly.
Steve A - Contestar
I just used a toilet plunger to remove the screen and it worked like a charm!
Philip Jacob - Contestar
That’s what I call resourceful—made my day. I hope your repair was successful.
Tobias Isakeit -
Great idea, thanks a lot!
Yvan Sandoz -
The glass lifted off the magnets quite easily after just using my fingernails. No suction cups or toilet accessories needed.
Adrian Gropper - Contestar
I had the same problem and after removal of the fan and a bit of work with the vacuum, the fan is quiet. Thanks to ifixit for the great instructions that made this easy.
John Perser - Contestar
To keep the screen up, other soft objects might work, but it's important that the hole in the back isn't covered because you will need to thread the new Thunderbolt/MagSafe cable through it and it would be a hassle to do it after everything's been set up.
Thomas - Contestar
Anybody got any links to glass screen replacement supplier for the A1407 Thunderbolt Display? Im finding it impossible to find a replacement without it being crazy money.
Michael McMillan - Contestar
Instead of a wedge, I used 4 rolls of toiletpaper, one under each corner.
jnbruin - Contestar
Glass screen cover came out just using my fingernails. Used a tupperware container as a prop to keep the screen at a good angle to access the cords underneath.
MeepleMe - Contestar