How to fix / repair Apple iMac 27" broken hinge /clutch (UPDATED)

[@pelhambissell2926]

Great camera work ! This is the first video dealing with this problem where you have the camera close enough to visualize the springs , washers and screws in detail .

[@williamkterrell]

Great job, can't believe Apple used a plastic bracket, which with the tension was guaranteed to break. Thanks!

[@billiericks3293]

My 2017 has tilted since I got it...I didn't realize it was a 'problem' but it is an annoyance. I finally googled because I get tired of always repositioning the screen. My post it notes pull it down! Nice instruction on what is wrong. Now to figure out how to get it fixed because we are still strictly sheltering due to Covid. I like your relaxing video.

[@Apple-Bay]

Hi Billie if you are based in the UK we are happy to fix it for you, if you are not send me a privated message and i help you

[@billiericks3293]

@@Apple-Bay Anaheim, Ca. USA. I will have to call Apple on this one. Thanks for the offer.

[@Apple-Bay]

@@billiericks3293 tell them that under consumer rights it’s is manufacturing fault , the should fix it for free, google it

[@Apple-Bay]

@@billiericks3293 www.macrumors.com/2016/11/29/imac-broken-hinge-refunds-repair-program/

[@fifa22myanmarbyye65]

@@Apple-Bay hi wherr do you base and how much will it cost ?

[@nanoprehistoric]

Thank you for the detailed video!

[@xdzhng]

Very good video, thanks!

[@gpellmind]

My thumbs were still sore two weeks after doing the repair from trying to push down on the washer against the spring. I just could not do it with the hinge still in the machine. So, I just took it out - the set of nine screws and six mounting screws. That reduced the amount of spring travel needed to get the screw in.

[@Apple-Bay]

yes, the spring is really strong!!! That's why i push it with the screwdriver, not with my fingers

[@gurmon]

i use these, never had a problem with this upgraded part

[@ruudrijkse]

Hey Gonzalo, how can I order the metal strip? With regards Ruud, from the Netherlands

[@Mikeybaby33]

i ordered this to repair my hinge... you made the first screw look very easy... my late 2013 27" imac the springs seem to require a lot more force. do you have any tips for lining up the screw and maintaining the pressure on the spring?

[@Apple-Bay]

Hi Michael I been doing this repair so it look easy but yes the spring is rally strong, just push hard If u put on the bed will be easy

[@Mikeybaby33]

Gonzalo Fernandez okay thnx. I think my mistake was not propping up the stand to reduce the tension

[@IdleSpoon]

Instructions unclear, I accidentally bought a windows cumpooter

[@Apple-Bay]

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[@vrelian]

Hi.Can you say what size the metal plate is? I'm talking about how long, wide and thick it is. Thank you

[@Apple-Bay]

hi , you can buy it on ebay for 4.99

[@shackman858]

not as easy as it looks. I had to support the back of the monitor with objects that kept the angle of the monitor in a position that held the hinge closer to the screw holes. With a lot of strength, I was able to hold the spring under the bracket and screwed on one screw. The other spring I had to pull down and twist the bracket over it, then with much force, push and tighten the other screw in place.

[@Apple-Bay]

yes, That's how i did it, as u cant see how heavy the springs are, this is the best solution as I did this repair with a DIY plate and it bend once o try to fit it. that's why i manufacture these laser-cut plates Thanks !!!! 😊

[@Mircose]

great video gonzalo, the background music is very nice but too loud.. I would lower the volume on the background music so people can hear you better.. but the music is a nice touch.

[@Apple-Bay]

thanks

[@yasmiellrodriguez248]

Gonzalo como se puede obtener los diagramas electricos de una Imac 27 " 2015? Gracias

[@Apple-Bay]

Hola , depende cuál ya que no todos están disponibles , hay varios lugares de donde bajar, pero se paga , tenes que buscar en google , yo pagos a suscripción anual en una y así tengo todo lo que está disponible

[@Apple-Bay]

Yasmiell Rodriguez de momento no hay Sol tengo los del 2012 y 2013

[@91keno]

Does it work with 21" inch iMac?

[@Apple-Bay]

For the 21.5” you can use just a normal washer as it’s only one screw

[@MihaelaRo]

How can I get one of those please?

[@Apple-Bay]

hi selling it on ebay or on our web apple-bay.co.uk/shop/tools-and-accesories/hinge-replacement-kit-imac/

[@Apple-Bay]

we are selling it on ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142409127416

[@fnk101]

Hi how much I'm in London uk

[@Apple-Bay]

Hi , do you want to buy it or fix it ???

[@fnk101]

Buy

[@dani27530]

how do you remove the screen?

[@Apple-Bay]

Hi Dani , I’m not showing how to remove the screen as it is not a easy task, if u break the screw you Mac will worth nothing, ‘tus repair is for profesionals kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4OogYF9f5Z2eJY

[@Apple-Bay]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4OogYF9f5Z2eJY

[@dani27530]

Gonzalo Fernandez si ya vi en otro video hay que hacer un desarme total, Gracias por la ayuda

[@Apple-Bay]

DANI Anaya si la verdad que es una mierda este diseño, pero es lo que nos toca !!!!

[@Apple-Bay]

I’m not Showing how to open the screen as this is not a easy task , you open it under your own risk . This is a really good tutorial and please use the right tools kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4OogYF9f5Z2eJY

[@oantalaroan]

Really? Replacing a plastic bracket by another plastic bracket? I would just cut and drill my own bracket from a thin steel bar. Now when the size was measure, they just punch ten of thousands of those and sell it cheaply.

[@Apple-Bay]

i replace it with a metal bracket and yes i did make thousands of them and I'm selling at 5 box on ebay ( i trade mark it ) Cash4mac_uk