Service Source
Apple Studio Display 15” LCD
(ADC)
© 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Apple Studio Display 15” LCD (ADC)
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Service Source
Take Apart
Studio Display 15” LCD (ADC)
© 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Tools
The following tools are recommended for the take apart procedures.
• 2mm hex
• phillips #2 screwdriver
• jeweler’s screwdriver set
• ESD wriststrap and mat
• white cotton gloves (922-1592)
• nylon probe tool (922-5065)
Tools
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Foot Assembly
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• 2mm hex driver
• White gloves for handling plastics
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Place the computer face down on an ESD mat or soft cloth.
damaged. The white gloves prevent fingerprints.
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Note:
Plastics are easily
Foot Assembly
Procedure
1. Remove three screws.
2. Lift the clear hinge cap from the display.
Foot Assembly
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Back Cover
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• 2mm hex driver
• White gloves for handling plastics
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Place the computer face down on an ESD mat
• Remove the foot assembly
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Back Cover
Procedure
1. Remove four T-8 screws on the back cover. Remove the back cover.
2. Lift and remove the inner back cover.
Back Cover
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Rear Shield
Tools
• Phillips #2
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Place the computer face down on an ESD mat
• Remove the foot assembly.
• Remove the back cover and inner rear cover.
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Rear Shield
Procedure
1. Remove the plastic USB trim ring.
2. Remove three Phillips screws on the shield.
Rear Shield
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3. Slide the shield toward the ADC (Apple Display Connector), unlatching the metal tabs
(circled below).
cables don’t get pinched.
Note:
When reinstalling the metal shield, make sure that the display
4. Lift the shield off the back of the display.
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Rear Shield
Clips, Horizontal and Vertical
Tools
• Plastic flat blade or similar tool to pry the clips off
Part Location
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Place the computer face down on an ESD mat
• Remove the foot assembly.
• Remove the back cover and inner rear cover.
• Remove the rear shield.
Clips, Horizontal and Vertical
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Procedure
1. With the plastic flatblade screwdriver, or nylon probe tool (922-5065) pry between the
clip and metal chassis to remove the two horizontal and two vertical clips.
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Clips, Horizontal and Vertical
Main PCB
Tools
• Phillips #2
Part Location
Main PCB
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
• Place the computer face down on an ESD mat
• Remove the foot assembly.
• Remove the back cover and the inner rear cover.
• Remove the rear shield.
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Procedure
1. Disconnect the connectors and then remove the four screws. Lift the main board from
the chassis.
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Main PCB