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| [* black] Huzzah! The M1 iMac still uses the classic iMac adhesive, rather than the goopy iPad nightmare that we feared. | |
| - | [* icon_note] This |
| - | [* black] The opening procedure itself isn't so familiar, however. We use our handy-dandy cutting wheel, but the clearance at the top is a bit tighter. |
| - | [* icon_note] A plastic frame with screw post bulges |
| - | [* black] We slowly open the display and wait for any |
| + | [* icon_note] This split-friendly foam adhesive has been our go-to recommendation for exterior adhesive since we first encountered it in the [guide|11936|2012 iMac|new_window=true]. |
| + | [* black] The opening procedure itself isn't so familiar, however. We still use our [product|IF145-219-4|handy-dandy cutting wheel], but the clearance at the top is a bit tighter. |
| + | [* icon_note] A plastic frame with screw post bulges slots into the metal frame. This makes display alignment easier, but it feels like you're maybe hitting antennas with the cutting wheel. Fortunately, everything is very well protected around the perimeter. |
| + | [* black] We slowly open the display and wait for any booby traps, but all the cables connect at the bottom, with enough slack that they won't tear from a gentle open. |
| [* black] It's feeling a bit empty in here—the screen takes up most of the space and nearly half the weight of the whole unit. All that's left is slim (pun intended) pickings. | |
| - | [* icon_note] We can't wait to take a look at those radiator-looking bits |
| + | [* icon_note] We can't wait to take a look at those radiator-looking bits—could they be speaker chambers? |