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sink plunger

Jun 11, 2009 davejohn link
Aluminium Imac , 24 " dual core extreme.

Dead HD . Just out of garuntee.......

It takes a bit of nerve, but taking that big glass screen off by sticking a clean sink plunger in the middle of the screen and pulling works .

After that its relatively simple.

Nothing to do with VO , but just a confidence boost for mac folk .....
Jun 11, 2009 CrazySpence link
heh, the proper procedure is 2 small suction cups on the top left and bottom right corners but not a bad improvisation
Jun 12, 2009 Whytee link
yeah, cost me 400 $ since I didn't have the nerve or the skill:)

I wish I had known then.....
Jun 16, 2009 toshiro link
Do you need that much force? Or could you place the computer face down on a non-scratchy surface and lift off the body? Just wondering, not going to buy an iMac any time soon.
Jun 16, 2009 davejohn link
Not a lot of force Toshiro . I just increased the pull till the glass popped off .
Jun 21, 2009 The Shedu link
The proper procedure would be with a floor-tile puller?

LOL.