How to open an iMac

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[@RajinderYadav]

You might just have saved my wife's iMac, thank you! It stop turning on and I'm guessing it's either a thermo issue or the hard drive. Before this happen, it started to run slow for months. I was afraid of breaking things tying to take apart the computer, but you showed me how easy this is.

[@ProBoxingTipsAndTricks]

that happened to me but I restarted it and it worked fine after

[@syrukean]

Went straight to the point and featured the tools within the beginning of the video. Liked and subbed, thank you

[@GSGSongs]

Great video, ok now the screen and the rest is off, do you hv a video on removing the hard drive

[@8gti9]

Just did this on my daughter's imac. Hasn't been dusted since new, it wasn't that bad inside but I'm glad I cleaned it. Great tutorial!

[@test_user4504]

Yeah we actually need this video cause my dad has the exact same IMac and we do need to clean it up its just the HardDrive its pretty messy so thank you for uploading this to youtube I absolutely LOVE this.

[@RJ-pv4sc]

Great video!!! Sidenote: You can make any imac (within certain years, Ive personally done 2009+) run catalina after a Hard driver upgrade (to solid state, easier to convert to AFPS), Ram upgrade and backdoor the upgrade. I dont know why they make it seem like older models can support newer OS'... oh wait, its a money game my friends :) YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY 2020 models. With some research and experience you can make any Mac (within obvious reason) run current OS. I even changed battery, SSD, RAM and the core on my macbook pros (2009-2013) and they run Catalina flawlessly. Learning to solder the core is the most tedious of the journey... but never buy 2020 models unless you want ego rights (bragging) or aesthetic. Time or Money... you have to choose. Spend the money to "save time" or you can use that Time to learn very little tech work and save (or make) money. Plus its super fun and rewarding to know your equipment inside and out if anything was to go sour. Opening that iMAc and removing the dust looked SOO satisfying, sadly mine don't accumulate most dust since I did tweak mine a bit to prevent caking xD (love that term!) But to all who are fearful... dont be. LEARN your product, be confident and explore it. You won't be displeased.

[@alexandrabenitez284]

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[@ReggiePostlethwaite]

Try to do video authoring and animations with Adobe After Effects, or 3D rendering, on a 2009 imac, then on a 2022 one, and you'll notice why you not only need the 2022 model, you'd dream to have one made in 2050. I like the spirit of your recommendation, but it's valid only for people using a computer only to send emails, post pics on facebook/Instagram and watch youtube videos. They should better buy a $100 Raspberry, it's enough for that use. And anyway are activities you can accomplish even without a computer; just use your smartphone.

[@urbanprospector3007]

I was told the Imac has an adhesive on the front cover. Do all Imac's only have magnets holding the front screen?

[@blazin7]

That was the best tutorial I ever watched straight to the point thanks

[@ryanablonmixvlogs2028]

can i ask what is the name of that spray that your using and alsa the thing that you use yo remove the screen please

[@TheBryanScottRevival]

great video, thanks. love that you can give a lot of good , clear information 4.5 minutes. Most videos like this would be 15 or 20 minutes.

[@pisonpc]

Would love to see the same video for the newer iteration. I have a late 2012 iMac with the narrower backside.

[@pisonpc]

Never mind, I found another video. Thank you/

[@JananLoh]

The last time I cleaned my iMac was in 2011 ...It's still running, but I'm not sure what lifeform I might find when I open it up now...

[@aaryaman2702]

Same I get like 150+ FPS on csgo lmao

[@liski12]

Hey there! Really nice video! I'm curious, though, I have an IMac that keeps blacking out. It looks like it's going to sleep since when you bring the mouse to the bottom right, the screen usually comes back. I'm wondering what could be the problem and if you'd have heard of such behaviour. I'm taking a guess asking, but feel free to tell me off XD

[@liski12]

For anyone curious, it was the automatic brightness settings that was turned waaaaay down, and so the screen would turn off sporadicaly because of it. No problems since then.

[@IanTrump1008]

I wonder what year of imac you shown in the video, since I don't see this outside the case type of panel to change RAMs for my 2015 27" model of Imac???

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

the real horror only starts at late 2012 and forward whatwith the 5mm slimline design with the glass laminated to the lcd screen and the entire mess glued in place, and at the further expence of the loss of an ODD.

[@robinabbott5653]

I have cd stuck in my Mac. It is not showing disc icon on the desktop. I don’t have eject button my Logitech keypad and I can’t get the Mac to recognize the Mac keyboard that came with it.

[@benzomatic9]

Do you have another link for the toolkit that works? That one is dead Thanks!

[@Chengineer2002]

Please, one question? After disassemble my IMAC for cleaning cooling system then restored all part and cable.. found that audio not working . I can hear any sound . W I can do?

[@KRS_5150]

Nice video, But a good piece of advice is vacuum the bottom grill where the ram gate is BEFORE removing the screen.. All along the bottom of the screen is where the air is pulled into your iMac system. By removing the cover and RAM and blowing air there youre just blowing the dust and dirt right back up into your system and defeating the purpose of removing the screen to clean it. Good video.

[@1962LGBelg]

correct KRS, ComputerSurgeon could/should have started with vacuum cleaning bottom grill and round grill above power inlet. Nevertheless: very good video : fast but at the same time also very clear. FYI: I opened my 21,5" iMac from mid 2010 using these instructions, did this outside however on a clear, wind still day (to avoid dust in the house everywhere)

[@GSGSongs]

Thnx for that info 👍

[@thirsty6215]

I cannot plug the ribbon cable back in for the life of me! Took it all apart and now have to take to Apple to see if they can attach it. I pray that I did not damage it trying to push it in. Why is it so impossible to connect this? Ugh!

[@Firebrand55]

How to do a How To....straight to the point, perfect camera imaging and clear....10/10; and I never give 10........oh, wait a minute....I just have!.....deservedly!

[@Logan-mp3wi]

What kind of screwdriver was the first one? I have a whole torx kit!

[@smon4164]

t10

[@3rkowtf669]

Great video mine is from mid 2010 and just recently Wi-Fi stopped working it’s showing no hardware installed tried many options but nothing worked so far it looks like it’s hardware related, I’m planning to open it, any advice on what alarming signs should I look for if any visible at all ?

[@vaunnnn17]

my monitor for the imac didnt come off only the stuff around it my inac was in 2008

[@tclarke971]

Screw size? Tool Kit name on Amazon?

[@Ninozags]

Hi, please my IMAC makes a weird sound which is not similar to the start up sound. Can you help with this problem. thanks

[@DarionTann]

I see the tool, you used as I ordered the same kit on Amazon, you recommended. Which attachment did you use sir? I've been zooming in trying to compare the tools I have to the kit&tool you used. Please respond soon! Thanks for reading this.

[@tadashi4456]

Darion Griffin-Tann I think he used the t9

[@arinjayagrawal8434]

They are Torx T10 Screws

[@RogwinMusic]

I have a fluttering fan , really annoying......don't know if I want to try this.

[@anotherpersonontheweb5558]

Great video! I'm almost certain mine is infested with ants 😢 gotta get those little pests out of there!

[@lukejbonner]

Thanks for the video. Does this work for both the iMac 21.5 inch and the 27 inch?

[@jurimenestrina9768]

Luke Bonner yes, it did on my 21.5

[@clintthambi06]

thank you so much. this video made us do what we want to do. simple and straight to point. Welldone mate !!

[@snommelfsc]

It's far better to vacuum than try and blow out with canned air -- in some spaces you're sending dust further into the unit

[@babyd755]

Hiya! What model is this?

[@thewhitewolf58]

Amazing how compact they can make computers.

[@BarbieHull]

This is awesome! Thank you for giving me the confidence to give this a shot!

[@SpiritBear12]

How did it turn out?

[@Moonshinehunter]

SpiritBear12 I hope they are still alive. :o

[@AjaySohail]

Thanks for helping my clean my iMac hardware !

[@wandaandkiddos2400]

What year is this iMac?

[@mvdboyaus5649]

im so scared to pull my 2009 imac appart i bought it second hand and its soooo slow eeek

[@riverrat_uk]

very easy

[@youneszian4766]

thank you so much for this tutorial it helped alot

[@youneszian4766]

@Leo Maguire k zoomer

[@youneszian4766]

@Leo Maguire It was 4 months ago I learned everything bout pc's so stfu

[@reireirivera187]

I think a vacuum or blowing the dust outside might be a better idea , otherwise the dust will settle back everywhere including your computer

[@vocaljazzfan]

Thanks! So helpful!

[@zonefication]

Great video, fast and easy.

[@trevorrussell2180]

Thank you very much. Great video!

[@user-pq3ss8di1e]

Mine aint got magnets but rather adhesive around it

[@MaryBalamoun]

Magnet... Screen?

[@PatrickLongblkwhtrbbt]

They use LAPTOP ram????

[@maulenjustine3300]

My Mac is from 2012 and I'm scared to open it might break anything I haven't cleaned it since 2012

[@Mini-Mango-Mister]

Same

[@boxingfavsmg]

The suction cup will not work for you. The screen is “glued” take a utility knife and work the seam between the glass and the aluminum case. Go gently around the top,right and left. Work the knife in slowly. Don’t pry it until the right, top and left are free. The bottom will still have the rtv or what ever. I broke one trying pry the glass off and using the suction cup method. Don’t do it if you don’t need to.

[@jamtronart]

thanks for the tutorial!

[@artstrology]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@51249ca]

I'm sneezing already...

[@karenwilliams3882]

Thank you

[@RealityTB]

That intro beat is fire 🔥

[@lowtech1479]

It was not easy to do. Just did and failed and don's know how to put the MBL SIDE cable back :iamdead:

[@sixcues]

Just wondered what they look liked on the inside. Thanks, but I'll let a certified Apple tech take care of mine when it needs it!!

[@Khmerlaptoprepair]

Good brother

[@caragold9329]

Blowing out that dust was just like ASMR on KZbin:) haha

[@ardizain6849]

I swear to god plugin in that flat cable back is the worst!

[@theoggamer2595]

Had mine for over 10 years haven't cleaned it once I'm scared XD

[@menkerz05]

@Jonathan Henderkott how did it go

[@menkerz05]

@Jonathan Henderkott yeah I'd do it too just concerned about messing up because I'm not too good at handling electronics 😅

[@valleybox_]

i just want to open my computer. :)

[@iambionix]

the suction cup in the toolkit isnt strong enough to pry off the screen....

[@ecm2147]

Yeah, you need a heat gun to loosen the glue. ;)

[@gloriahelmer6300]

untuh, i ain't agonna try that.

[@stuffsethmakes]

great info, very helpful but daaaaamn, how many energy drinks did you pound before narrating?😂 Geez. Slllooooooowwww dooowwwnnn. Take a breath once in a while😂

[@locusruizlopez5997]

Cool!

[@danielfl.9347]

That was very dirty. I opened my MB Pro after 4 years. It didn't have dust inside.

[@ChairyCrasher]

Is it a laptop or is it a desktop pc? Like a imac?

[@danielfl.9347]

Adrian SH No, it is a laptop.

[@ChairyCrasher]

+Daniel Fl. I think the reason why it doesnt get a lot of dust is that tje laptop is compact. It is really difficult to get dust in.

[@danielfl.9347]

Adrian SH It's the opposite. You use your laptop on the bed and take it with you. A friend of mine opened his and it was almost gunked up with dust. I think it's because I always have it on a cover when I place it down. But the iMac shown is very nasty!

[@cfwong1d300s]

well they glued the new ones instead of magnetic :(

[@johnthecreative]

OMG really?. Just when I thought there weren't enough reasons to never buy one of these crappy dust sponges again! Imacs were great back in the day for the money but now they are the biggest waste of money. Might as well just buy a laptop and get the same amount of power.

[@XFxavier]

instructions unclear cracked the screen

[@GalaxyShooters6789]

That’s ur fault buddy, Womp Womp 😭

[@trippy125]

NO, DO NOT OPEN IT

[@inspiredspineinternaleduca3977]

just did this and broke my screen - even thoug this video gives you such false sense of sturdyt neess 5 thumbs down

[@rakeshhubert3031]

Apple products are way over-priced and made in sketchy china, often now going faulty just after warranty expires and apple support is hopeless now too, apple needs to move back to California and make decent machines again and look after their brand name and not to take customers for granted.

[@f123raptor]

Rakesh Hubert So? You could say lots of things are overpriced, but people like what they like so they buy what they like and they enjoy them. It’s really subjective.

[@rakeshhubert3031]

@@f123raptor Apple has lost it's core, milking their customers for every cent, much too greedy. In protest we are going elsewhere. There is a lot of good stuff out there not just rotten apple, made in china.

[@f123raptor]

Rakesh Hubert probably true but I don’t know why you point out China. One would be hard-pressed to find hardware in the last 20+ years that wasn’t made in its majority in China.

[@cbman2184]

Mac's are trash

[@mau5099]

Get s suction cup he says lmao