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But while trying to close the iMac screen, all adhesives lined up, I connected the display"s power cable and ribbon cable. Mistakenly, I lifted the display while trying to align bottom and ouch....the ribbon cable (vsync cable??) pulled out from its connector argh.....

I connected it back and closed the iMac. When I powered up there was a green vertical line (which was gone after a min) and the gray/black thick stripe about 1.5inch wide. This stripe stays all the time from boot to shutdown.

But alas, my Aquatic friend, I am in need of a functioning operating system to be able to do any of those magical tricks you suggested (insert frown face here)..and yes, when I finally opened up the Imac and peered inside, a moment not unlike Indiana Jones peering down into the depths of the Well of Souls, I suddenly realised that an Imac might look impervious to heat vision and thermonuclear devices on the outside, but inside they can still gather as much dust as my infinately useless ZIP drive that I bought back in the late 90"s, thinking it was the best thing since the invention of microsoft paint...awesome program by the way guys..

And upon returning the drive to the Imac and re-assembling it WITH REAL SCREWS, not titanium-alloy fingerprint encoded ones like you would expect to find in Iron Man"s suit, I could only boot the poor thing into T mode. No other modes were available, and believe me, I tried all of the alphabet...even the "C" button, which if you ever watched an episode of Knight Rider called Knight of the Juggernaught, did not turn my computer into a convertable..

A cracked glass screen or LCD display is no fun, especially if you were in the middle of working on something important when the damage occurred. If your broken or cracked Apple iMac monitor still has working components, you don"t necessarily need to replace the entire display. You can fix it easily yourself with one of the many affordable iMac replacement screens available on eBay; installation usually only takes minutes, so you can get back to work or play quickly.How does a replacement iMac screen work?

The iMac LCD glass replacement screen has a built-in magnetic perimeter which holds it into place on the display. The LCD panel attaches to the display via cables that supply the power and data to the screen. As long as you have a properly functioning display base and cables, it should be easy to install a new glass display and LCD panel without the need for expensive tools.How do you choose the right iMac 27 LCD screen?

When purchasing an iMac 27 LCD, you"ll need to make sure that the model you select is compatible with your specific computer model. eBay has tons of new and used iMac LCD and replacement screens available to select from. You can use some of these helpful search options on eBay to select the right type of screen or display for your needs:Brand compatibility: You can choose from OEM or unbranded screen replacements that fit your device and budget.

Custom bundle: Some offerings include a custom bundle that includes everything you need to replace your screen, including an opening wheel and adhesive strips. This can make the job quicker and easier.How do you know if the LCD panel is broken?

LCD or liquid crystal displays use liquid crystals to produce color and images on the screen. The crystals themselves don"t produce any light, so they get the light they need from a backlight. If the LCD panel is broken or cracked, you might notice strange lines or patterns on the screen, black or blurred spots on the display, or the screen might be totally black. In this case, the LCD panel might need to be replaced and not just the glass.Which computer is the iMac 27 LCD screen compatible with?

eBay offers a variety of replacement glass and LCD displays for the iMac computer. You can find compatible replacement displays and screens for every model, from late 2009 models up to 2015 models.Content provided for informational purposes only. eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple.

My mid 2011 27" iMac 10.13.3 Radeon 6970 blanks out (flashlight trick does not work) while second monitor remains active. I can be in mirror mode or not. It may or may not flicker intermittently before blacking, or after recovery. Usually, the only way I can recover is to use the Sleep command from the second monitor (forces me to use mirror or insure the second is setup to have the menu bar).

Not one of any of the other many solutions offered elsewhere will work. I will add that I often use my second for TV and if the iMac blacks, I have to switch back to second display use in order to "sleep" it, again. Very hard to watch NASCAR while computing. Hard enough to do dual screen computing.

Any faulty peripheral devices such as printers, external monitors, keyboards, USB drives, mice and trackpads could cause start-up problems or prevent the macOS from initialising the screen. If your MacBook doesn’t turn on, or the screen is not properly configured,  you will get a black screen on your MacBook. Unplug all the accessories to rule out if any device is the culprit.

Someone may have unintentionally hit the brightness keys on the keyboard and completely turned off the screen backlight. If the screen is dimmed, you won’t see the image. It just looks like a black screen. Hit F2 or use the touchbar to increase the brightness on your MacBook.

Alternatively, you can press the Control, Command and Power buttons simultaneously to force your Mac to restart again. If performing a power cycle can’t fix the MacBook Pro black screen problem, go on to the next step.

NVRAM (non-volatile random-access memory) and PRAM (Parameter RAM) are the memory that contains user-defined data such as screen brightness, keyboard backlight setting and sound volume setting. If this data is corrupted, you could get a black screen on MacBook Pro.

The Systems Management Controller (SMC) controls the power flow, temperature, keyboard, trackpad, display, fans and so on. Resetting the SMC is another possible quick fix to resolve a black screen on MacBook Pro.

If your Mac seems to be turned on, but your MacBook screen blacking out, determine whether you’re using an Intel CPU or an Apple silicon (CPU), then follow the appropriate instructions

If your Mac can boot from macOS Recovery,  there should be no problem with your Mac display hardware. The Mac black screen issue is caused by a software problem. Now you can use Disk Utility to repair your startup disk.

If your Mac can boot into Safe mode, software issues are causing your MacBook black screen. It could be a bad video driver, corrupted system files, corrupted Apps and so on.

If the MacBook screen goes black because of macOS corruption, this repair installation procedure may help you to fix the software issues. It requires an internet connection to download macOS from Apple’s server and run the macOS Utilities.

macOS fresh installation will fix any software errors and incompatible settings causing a black screen on your MacBook. In other words,if you still get a black screen on your MacBook after a fresh, clean installation, there must be some fault(s) in your Mac’s hardware. If your Mac has a hardware issue, contact Apple.

If you have confirmed the hardware issue causing your MacBook black screen, and you are keen to explore the MacBook hardware world, let’s move on to the next steps – Mac hardware troubleshooting.

If the screen cable that connects the logic board to the screen is loose, it could end up with a black Mac screen.  Apple used this type of “round" screen cable in MacBook Airs manufactured in or before 2017,  and MacBook Pros manufactured in or before 2015.

If your MacBook goes to a black screen after physical impact, and you don’t see any crack on the LCD panel, chances are you have a loose screen cable. Check and clean the screen cable before replacing the screen. Warning: ALWAYS disconnect the charger and internal battery before working with MacBook hardware.

Flexgate is an unofficial term for MacBook Pro display backlight-related issues caused by a fractured display flex cable. The backlight cables are prone to be broken due to the extended stretch of the screen assembly, leading to a black screen on MacBook Pro.

The flexgate issue has affected both 13” and 15” MacBook Pros  Manufactured in 2016/2017 with model numbers A1706, A1707 and A1708.  If you have a black screen on MacBook Pro A1708, A1707 and A1706, pay attention to the “flexgate" issue.

The backlight circuit on the logic board is responsible for boosting the 12V voltage from the battery, to around 50V to power the screen LED  light strip. If the voltage is low or absent, the LED lights will not be on, then your MacBook screen will black out. A faulty backlight circuit is a common problem in MacBook users described as “MacBook Pro screen not working but keyboard lit".

Photo sharpness. The Apple original screen produces a much sharper image thanks to the high quality of the LCD panel, as you can see on the right-hand side of the above photo.

There are many potential reasons why your iMac won’t turn on. The method you use to fix them will depend on how unresponsive your iMac is.Completely unresponsive iMacs such as no power at all may be easily fixed. Slightly responsive iMacs with fan spin noise may have more complex issues related to the logic board.

The major difference between an iMac and a MacBook is the battery. An iMac doesn’t rely on battery power, therefore troubleshooting the “iMac won’t turn on” problem is easier than troubleshooting the “MacBook won’t turn on” problem. If you have a MacBook problem, see our articleMacBook Won’t Turn On? 10 Ways To Fix It.If your iMac is stuck on the loading screen, see our article: What to do when your iMac stuck on loading screen?

This is a simple step, but it is a top priority. Check if the power cable is undamaged and securely plugged into your iMac and a working electrical outlet. If you’re not sure about the outlet, test it with a lamp or a mobile phone charger.

The power cord plug (the end connecting to the iMac) of the post-2012 iMac is different from the old cord of the pre-2012 iMac shown as below. If you use a wrong cord, the plug may not be inserted all the way down to the iMac power socket, resulting in no power coming from the cord so your iMac won’t power on.

If you have a sticky power button or a faulty power button, the power button will not be able to send a valid control signal to the logic board so your iMac will not turn on.

The sticky power button is caused by the dirt accumulated inside the button. iMac power button replacement is a time-consuming task even for a Mac repair professional. You need to remove the iMac screen, the power supply and logic board before you can get access to the power button. Luckily, most of the time,  a failed iMac power button is caused by dirt, not the electrical contact failure inside the power button. You can easily remove the dirt without replacing the button by following this procedure:

It is a common misunderstanding that the iMac power button is operated at the main power voltage (110V AC or 220-240V AC). In fact, the iMac power button is operated at 3.3V DC and this voltage is pretty safe for human beings. Also, the WD-40 lubricant is electrical friendly and non-conductive. Therefore the entire procedure is absolutely safe.

If your Mac detects the accessories attached to it have short circuits or draw an unusual amount of current from the iMac, the iMac will not turn on. This is a safety measure to protect your iMac. You can easily rule out if any device is the culprit.

Unplug all the accessories attached to your iMac including printer cable, network cable, firewire cable, USB hub, external USB hard drive and Mini display cable. It could be one of your peripherals causing your iMac not turning on.

The System Management Controller (SMC) is responsible for receiving power button signals, then starts and manages the entire power-on process. You may consider the SMC as a tiny computer running a tiny operating system and the software sometimes could go wrong. If this happens to your iMac, you need to reset the SMC. Apple integrated the SMC chip into the Apple T2 Security chip starting from 2018.

If your iMac gets stuck in the Sleep state for some reasons, your iMac will not respond to normal wake-up signals such as pressing the keyboard keys or clicking the mouse button. You need to force the iMac back to the off state by performing a power cycle.

Unplug the power cord from the main socket and wait for 15 seconds then plug the power cable back in. Now you have forced the Mac returning to the off state. Press the power button again to see if your iMac can turn on.

When you see nothing on the screen, you may think that your Mac won’t turn on. But that is not always the case. Your iMac may be on already; only the screen is not working. Therefore, it is vital to double-check any signs of power including sounds and lights to avoid a misdiagnosis.

Check sounds in a quiet environment:Do you hear a startup chime? If you do, your iMac is already on. Wait for 1 or 2 minutes to check if there is any display on the screen. If you don’t see anything on the screen, your iMac most likely has a screen problem.

Put your hand near the fan vent holes at the back of your iMac. Do you feel any air coming from the vent holes? Do you hear the fan spinning air noise, hard disk spinning noise, supper drive motor startup noise? Any of these signs indicate that your iMac has already powered on and there are other issues preventing your MacBook from working.

Next, check lights in a dark environment: If you don’t see anything on the screen, shine a flashlight to the top right-hand side corner on your iMac screen. If you can see the dim text, press the screen “brightness up” button on the keyboard a few times to increase the screen brightness. If you still get dim text, you have a screen backlight problem. The screen backlight problem could be caused by a faulty screen or a faulty logic board.

Connect an external monitor to your iMac via a mini display port, thunderbolt port. If you have a display on the external monitor, you definitely have a faulty screen

If you hear one beep, repeating every five seconds, it means your iMac can’t detect any RAM. If you recently replaced or upgraded the memory, check to see if it was installed properly.

If you get three successive beeps, then a five-second pause and keep repeating, your iMac RAM doesn’t pass a data integrity check. If you recently replaced or upgraded your computer’s RAM, check to see if it was installed properly. You also can try different brand names of memory modules.

Starting in 2018, Apple integrated the SMC chip to a larger multifunctional chip called Apple T2 security chip in the new Macs. The T2 chip takes over the duty of SMC. If the T2 chip is not functional, it won’t respond to the power button and your iMac won’t power on.

If you updated your iMac’s macOS to one that contains a device firmware update (DFU) but failed to complete the whole process for some reason, you could end up with T2 chip firmware corruption. In other words, you may have bricked your iMac.

To fix a bricked iMac, you need a working host MacBook and download the firmware from Apple’s website. Then you force the bricked iMac into DFU mode so you can transfer the firmware to the bricked iMac via a USB-C cable.

Press and hold the power button. While holding the power button, plug in the power cord of your iMac. Continue to hold the power button for about 3-5 seconds until you see the DFU logo on the Host MacBook.

Now the host MacBook will download the correct firmware version from Apple’s server and install it to your bricked iMac. This may take up to 5 minutes.

After finishing the installation, your iMac will automatically power on. If you can see the Apple logo, congratulations! You have successfully saved the bricked iMac.

iMac power supply failures account for the majority of dead iMacs. If you have gone through all the checks discussed above and your iMac still doesn’t turn on, you most likely have a failed power supply, especially if your iMac won’t turn on after power outage.

To get access to the power supply, you need to remove the iMac screen. In the pre-2011 iMacs, Apple uses eight screws to attach the screen to the iMac frame. In the post-2011 iMacs, Apple used double-sided sticky tapes to attach the screen to the iMac frame. Take extreme care when you remove the iMac screen as it is very easy to break the screen.

Unlike standard desktop PCs, the iMac power supply is NOT sealed in a protective metal box. The dangerous high voltage section is not covered as shown on the photo below.

You can see the measurement point has a very high voltage of 395.1V DC. All our technicians are required to wear protective gloves when they handle iMac hardware repairs. The gloves not only protect the technicians from accidentally touching the dangerous points but also avoid leaving finger marks on the screen. The finger marks on the older iMac screen are not easy to remove.  Remember, don’t touch anything on the power supply unit while the power unit is on.

The four LED lights are diagnosis lights. It indicates the status of the iMac logic board. The first LED light indicates the logic board is in standby mode. If the power supply has no output, the iMac logic board will not enter into standby mode, so the corresponding LED light will not turn on.

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There are four diagnostic LED lights on every model of iMacs. The location of the LEDs varies in different models. The behaviour of the LED lights can tell you a lot of information.

S5 Led. It indicates the logic board has received power from the power supply and currently in standby mode (technical term S5 state). In other words, the iMac is ready for you to push the button to turn it on.

VIDEO ON led. When the GPU has detected an iMac screen connecting to the logic board, the GPU will turn on the backlight of the screen and the VIDEO ON led.  Then the GPU will output video signals to the screen.

Remove the iMac screen as described above and plug in the power cord to the main powerpoint. If the first LED light (standby light) is on, push the iMac power button and follow the instructions below to diagnose the logic board.

Once you push the iMac power button, the standby light goes off. This symptom indicates that the logic board has a shorted circuit. The shorted circuit draws an unusual amount of current from the power supply, therefore the power supply cut off output to protect itself.

When you push the power button, the standby light remains on, the other three lights are off. This symptom indicates that the logic board is not responding to the power button. Double-check the iMac power button and make sure it is functional. If the power button is ok, then the logic board is faulty.

When you press the button, only two lights are on. This symptom indicates the graphics section of the logic board is faulty. Graphics card failures are very common for iMacs manufactured between 2007 to 2011.

If you have a faulty iMac logic board, you may choose to repair or replace the logic board. Apple stores and Apple Authorised Service Providers can only replace the logic board. Repairing the logic board requires much higher knowledge and skills. A Mac repair specialist who does component-level repair can repair the logic board at a fraction of the replacement price.

How much does it cost to replace a MacBook Air screen? The cost to replace a MacBook Air screen is $299 for most models. The A1466 model is $179, while the A1932 and A1279 models are $299. The A2337 model is $299 for the LCD or $429 for the entire display.

This was the longest-running design for the screen on the MacBook Air. All the different models within these years are compatible with the same LCD panels. The cost seems to be coming down on the screen repairs for these A1369 and A1466 models. The cost to repair the screen on a 2010-2017 MacBook Air is $179. This will cover the LCD panel itself, the labor to install it, and the shipping to get the computer back to you.

Apple finally did a complete rebuild on the MacBook Air in 2018 and created a new model number A1932. The newer model has a redesigned display assembly that utilizes a different LCD panel and overall build than the prior 7 years of MacBook Air models. The cost to repair the screen of a 2018-2019 MacBook Air is $299.

The 2020-2021 MacBook Air looks basically identical to the 2018-2019 model, but the new model requires a different LCD panel than the older version of the laptop. There are actually 2 variations on this LCD panel. One is used for the intel-based models, and the other is used for the M1 models. I expect these LCD panels will be one of the harder-to-get models as it was only used for a single model of production.

The cost to replace a cracked LCD panel on an M1 2020 model A2337 MacBook Air is $299. If you would like to have the entire display assembly replaced with a genuine Apple display assembly, the .

Apple once again created an entirely new model with a completely redesigned screen in 2022. This new model hasn’t been out long enough for us to see what the price will end up being once the LCD panel is available on its own. For now, the cost to replace the screen on the 2022 MacBook Air is $499.

The LCD panel is the part of the screen that displays the image, it is the part of the screen that you can touch when the computer is open. This is the most commonly broken part on a MacBook Air screen. If you have a cracked screen, there is a very big chance that what you need is an LCD replacement.

The display assembly is the entire top half of the computer. It includes the LCD panel, the back housing where the Apple logo is, the clutch cover along the bottom of the screen where it says “MacBook Air”, the iSight camera, and the hinges. If there are any bends or dents on the corners of your display, you will likely need to replace the entire display assembly.

The clutch cover runs along the bottom of the MacBook screen. It is the part that says “MacBook Air” on it. Sometimes I see clutch covers that are cracked or broken while the LCD panel itself is working fine! This means the computer works perfectly and the entire screen is visible and working, but there is a crack along the bottom of the screen in the part that says “MacBook Air” on it. If this is the issue you have, you just need a clutch cover replacement rather than an LCD replacement.

The MacBook Air camera almost never has an issue. If the camera does stop responding, the issue is almost always with the logic board inside your computer rather than the camera itself. Sometimes though, the cameras will fail and require replacement. Unfortunately with the way these MacBook Airs are assembled, you usually have to replace the LCD panel when you replace the camera.

The back housing is sometimes referred to as the “lid”. It is the part that has the Apple logo on it. Usually, the housing does not need to be replaced, but if there is a dent on the corner of the housing, a dent on the housing itself, or if liquid damage is present in the housing, then you will need the housing replaced as well as the LCD. Again, because of the way these are assembled you normally can’t replace just the housing by itself.

The MacBook Air LCD replacement process is one that I don’t recommend for a beginner to an intermediate-level technician to attempt. It is best to start practicing with bad screens before moving on to these repairs. They are delicate and you can cause all kinds of problems during the repair by scratching backlight sheets or ripping cables under the LCD panel.

I will say I have seen a lot of damaged screens when people attempt to repair the LCD panel on a MacBook Air themselves. Normally the damage is not fixable and you have to then replace the entire display assembly. I have a troubleshooting page for the A1466 MacBook Air if you have attempted a repair and ran into problems.

If you are experienced enough to complete the repair, you can find the panels on public sites like iFixit, eBay, Amazon, etc. As a shop, you will probably want to work with your vendor to get panels that have a guarantee so you can hold them in stock. The price for panels usually ranges from around $100 to about $400 for the newest model. Generally, the panels decrease in price with time, but sometimes if an LCD panel is not used frequently by apple, they will become rare and cost more over time for new ones.

I have put together a few guides on how to replace the LCD yourself. I currently have a 2010-2017 display and LCD replacement guide available. I also have started working on an A2337 display replacement guide that is still a work in progress. I am also working on making video guides for screen repair and hope to have those posted by the end of 2022.

The cost to replace a MacBook Air screen is $299 for most models. The A1466 model is $179, while the A1932 and A1279 models are $299. The A2337 model is $299 for the LCD or $429 for the entire display.

Ryan ArianoRyan Ariano grew up in Baltimore when the Macintosh was cutting edge, lived in Los Angeles as Blackberries gave way to iPhones, and now lives in Jackson Hole where his life is held together by Bluetooth. He writes on a wide range of topics but especially loves nerding out across the tech spectrum.

When you turn on your Mac, it should display a gray or dark, almost black screen as it searches for your startup drive. Which color is shown depends on the model and age of your Mac. Once the drive is detected, you will see a blue screen as your Mac loads the boot information from your startup drive and then displays the desktop.

Some Mac users won"t actually see a blue or gray screen. With the advent of Retina displays and extended color spaces that the Mac now supports, the old blue and gray screens can appear much darker, almost black on Macs that have built-in displays, making it harder to discern which color the screen is. If you"re using an external display, you should still be able to notice the difference between the gray and blue screens. We"re going to call the screen colors by their old, classic names, although for some Mac users, the difference will be very difficult to detect as the screens will just look either nearly black or black.

I bought a used 27 inch late 2009 iMac about a month ago. At first I was delighted with it. I went on holiday shortly after taking delivery of it and only when I returned and it was too late to return it a big problem showed up. The screen would go black after a short time, yet everything else worked, just the screen would switch itself off. Turning it on again with ctrl-shift-eject would have the screen display for a couple of seconds then switch off. Naturally I hit the Internet and researched what I could. I did the usual - PRAM reset, the S something, can"t remember, installed an App called TG Pro to crank the 3 fans up, turned the brightness down much lower than I would like and all of this helped, but did not solve the problem. Turning the brightness up to maximum would cause the screen to go dark after a few seconds.