Imac stand not holding monitor up anymore

[doobybiggs]

I noticed lately my 2012 iMac stand no longer keeps the monitor in the same position I put it in. Normally in a couple hours it will be down as low as it can go.

Anyone else had this issue on older iMacs and any way to correct this or just keep moving it back up to where I want it every couple hours?

 

[hfg]

Sounds like your iMac's internal tilt spring is weak or broken. You might use a small piece of packing foam between the back of the iMac and the stand near the pivot point to support it at your desired angle.

 

[getrealbro]

A rectangular Kleenex box placed on the desk between the stand and monitor will hold the screen vertical, even if the tilt mechanism is completely broken. Please don't ask how i know

GetRealBro

Edit: And it makes a great place to put an external Samsung T5 SSD when the spinning hard drive dies!

 

[doobybiggs]

LOL! Kleenex box you say? I might sadly have to resort to that as well

 

[oncilla]

Ive used a couple of fat tachen books to prop up the monitor when using an imac in similar condition.

 

[TheIntruder]

Apple had a service campaign to address weak hinges in 2012-14 models with replacements.

However, it ended a couple years ago.

But it's still worth contacting Apple to see if they offer any goodwill assistance.

If not, there are kludge solutions on AMZ in the form of adjustable braces.

Hinge replacement is also possible, but requires extensive disassembly.

 

[Daud]

Same issue, got a SSD card from OWC and will do the upgrade and hinge plastic washers replacement over the weekend.

DIY Kit: 250GB OWC Aura Pro 6G Solid-State Drive for 2012 - early 2013 iMac models. Performance async flash storage. Includes all necessary tools.; 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty. (OWCSSDIM12Y240)
Qty: 1
Price: $99.00


Sub-Total: $99.00
Tax: $7.97
Shipping Freight: $8.71
Shipping Discount: -$8.71
Grand-Total: $106.97

 

[doobybiggs]

Apple had a service campaign to address weak hinges in 2012-14 models with replacements.

However, it ended a couple years ago.

But it's still worth contacting Apple to see if they offer any goodwill assistance.

If not, there are kludge solutions on AMZ in the form of adjustable braces.

Hinge replacement is also possible, but requires extensive disassembly.

Hmmmm I missed that memo lol. I will contact them and see what they have to say.

Same issue, got a SSD card from OWC and will do the upgrade and hinge plastic washers replacement over the weekend.

DIY Kit: 250GB OWC Aura Pro 6G Solid-State Drive for 2012 - early 2013 iMac models. Performance async flash storage. Includes all necessary tools.; 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty. (OWCSSDIM12Y240)
Qty: 1
Price: $99.00


Sub-Total: $99.00
Tax: $7.97
Shipping Freight: $8.71
Shipping Discount: -$8.71
Grand-Total: $106.97

Hah! I am upgrading my SSD as well this weekend. Got a Kingston 240GB SSD I am going to throw in there.

 

[TheIntruder]

Hmmmm I missed that memo lol. I will contact them and see what they have to say.

Apple Offering Refunds to Customers Who Paid for iMac Hinge Repairs

Apple will issue refunds to customers who previously paid for an iMac display hinge replacement or repair, according to a recently updated service...

www.macrumors.com

Doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[drkknte]

My 2012 27” iMac did the same thing. I got one of these and it works great.

The MacHack V2 | The Original Hinge Solution for 27" iMac Computers | 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 | Broken Hinge Fix | Broken Hinge Repair | Premium Quality https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07QBKJ2YL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RcAsFbMCDKNTC

 

[marcosfisica]

my 27" 2010 iMac have the same issue. I fixed it with this thing: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3090728

Cheers

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

my 27" 2010 iMac have the same issue. I fixed it with this thing: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3090728

Cheers

Great idea!

 

[firedept]

It's definitely the spring. I had Apple replace it on my 2012 within 3 months. It's common enough.

 

[Jp168]

hey, I’m 3d printing a Mac stand solution (which is off Thingiverse, I did not design this, only make and credit the designer!) which allows the screen to be tilted at any angle. Please check out my listing. EU only.

iMac 27 Inch 5K Broken Tilt Stand Fix Solution Screen Sag Holder - 3D Printed | eBay

(1) undo the locking nut furthest to the start of the screw and remove. This is a strong, 3d printed part to prevent 27” iMac screen from pivoting down. This allows the screen to be set inany position (facing anywhere from up to down- you can set where) and not move on its own.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

I'm thinking of doing this plastic tube solution with some plumbing parts (made of PVC or ABS plastic). Will post the result here.

 

[Jott]

Any update on the PVC solution?

 

[rpmurray]

Sounds like your iMac's internal tilt spring is weak or broken. You might use a small piece of packing foam between the back of the iMac and the stand near the pivot point to support it at your desired angle.

Actually I believe that the spring may be OK, it's the plastic clips that hold it in tension that might be failing, possibly the left or right one. Check out iMac Intel 27" EMC 2639 Hinge spring caps Replacement. There are several sellers on eBay selling various fixes for this. This is something you may want to do if you're planning on opening it up to make other upgrades. Otherwise the external solutions that have been suggested here would be easier.

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

Any update on the PVC solution?

Sorry I forgot to post my picture.
But in the end, it was just a 42mm PVC pipe cut into shape.