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iMac Intel 27" EMC 2639
Type
replacement
Thing
Hinge spring caps
Title
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2639 Hinge spring caps Replacement
Introduction
Is your iMac’s stand suddenly unable to support the screen? Did you hear a loud “bang” and your screen dropped all the way down? Then the chances are your iMac’s hinge just gave out. More particularly, one or both of the weak plastic pieces (caps) that hold the spring under tension.
In this guide I describe a quick and dirty way to effectively fix an iMac’s broken hinge, with nothing but a pair of metal washers and some readily available home tools. The end result is probably stronger than the original plastic caps and should hold up for the rest of the iMac’s life.
I own an EMC 2639, 27” iMac , but this fix can probably be applied to similar models that use the same hinge for their stand.
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Difficulty
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Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Author
Sotiris Alexandridis
Public
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  • Hammer x1 added.
  • Large Needle Nose Pliers x1 added.

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  • M5 washers x2 outside diameter: 11.7mm added.

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  • In Progress added.
  • Community-Contributed Guide added.

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