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TweetIn 2012, Apple marketed iMac with a new design and users loved it. It looks fantastic, and its LCD display is amazing as well. Our shadow on the display is not too visible.
Source: apple.com
We can all agree It’s good, but some 27-inch iMacs shipped from December 2012 to July 2014 came with the display hinge issue. Users found that the computer screen is no longer adjustable and that it always tilts forward.
Affected products:
- iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)
- iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)
Is it possible to fix this? How to fix hinge Issue on 27 Inch iMac?
How to Fix Hinge Issue on 27 Inch iMac
This is a hardware related issue. The mechanism on the iMac is broken and it no longer supports the display. Replacing it is pretty complicated as you have to open the whole part of iMac including hinge and the components inside. Everything.
Source: ifixit.com
Source: macpartsonline.com
What you can do is contact Apple and report the problem. Here is what you need to do:
- Make sure you iMac is not more than 3 years old
- Contact Applecare and report the problem. If there’s an on-site service in your country, the technician can come to your house and fix it for you. It is also possible they will replace your unit.
- You can also take it to Apple Authorized Service Provider to change the mechanism.
What about the temporary solution, so you can use your iMac normally before you take it to the service? Or how of your iMac purchase is more than 3 years? You can buy a wedge for 27-inch iMac. You can install that wedge right in front of the hinge and it will support the iMac’s display. It’s a temporary solution of course and you still have to change the mechanism.
Source: ifixit.com
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You can buy the wedge on Amazon.com for $11
Mine just did the same pseudo face plant. about 5 minutes ago. 27 inch 2013 iMac. Doubt they will cover any repair so will likely kludge a fix with a block or wedge.
Just happened to me literally a few minutes ago and I thought the whole monitor was coming over onto my keyboard as I heard a loud crack. Sucks. Mine is an October 2013 so likely out of any kind of warranty.
I literally just had this happen to my late 2012 iMac about 5 minutes ago. I will try taking it to apple to see what they are going to say about it.
My imac broke also. I got it in early 2013. My wife was working with it when it just made a crack sound and the screen faced down. It broke after about 1-1/2 years so out of warranty. I fixed it with a C clamp and block of wood. It looks half baked but works. I just found out about the possibility that Apple might actually fix it.
Mine just broke as well. Not as isolated as it seems…
Yes, there’s no sign of this issue being part of any extended coverage from Apple. You should edit the article, so it won’t mislead folks.
Granted, it should be covered by one of their extended coverable programs, but it’s not as of yet.
Hi, John…I Had the same issue last year. Mine is 2013 version. I knew about that info from one of the technician who work in Apple Authorized Service Provider. It solved my problem, but you should as them an exception.
Is there any info on where the extended 3 year coverage is listed? I called AppleCare and they made it sound like I was the first person they had ever heard of having this problem…
Hi, Kyle…I Had the same issue last year. Mine is 2013 version. I knew about that info from one of the technician who work in Apple Authorized Service Provider. It solved my problem, but you should as them an exception.
Mine has been like that for ages. My solution was to wedge a small Sponge Bob Square Pants mascot just under the screen to keep it from tilting any further forward.