In the next few days I will swap out the HD on a 2013 27" iMac for an SSD. This involves taking the screen off and refitting it after with adhesive tape. However, after watching a variety of tutorials and reading the comments there seems to be a significant amount of people who have refitted their screen only for it to fall off within a few weeks or months.
So my questions are:
1. Did the screens fall off in most cases because the iMac was not 'rested' on it's back for a time ( 8 hours?) for the adhesive strips to bond?
2. Is there a benefit in putting a few books on top of the screen and leaving it for an evening after fitting it anew?
3. I came across one video where a guy put a 'blob' of clear silicon in the top corners to aid bonding - is this a good idea?
4. How can I minimise the possibility of my screen falling off after refitting it?
Thanks for any insight or practical advice anyone can offer!
So my questions are:
1. Did the screens fall off in most cases because the iMac was not 'rested' on it's back for a time ( 8 hours?) for the adhesive strips to bond?
2. Is there a benefit in putting a few books on top of the screen and leaving it for an evening after fitting it anew?
3. I came across one video where a guy put a 'blob' of clear silicon in the top corners to aid bonding - is this a good idea?
4. How can I minimise the possibility of my screen falling off after refitting it?
Thanks for any insight or practical advice anyone can offer!
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