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| [* icon_caution] Before you start placing strips, remove all of the old adhesive around the perimeter of the rear enclosure. | |
| [* black] If you are re-using your existing display, you must also remove the old adhesive from the back of the display. | |
| - | [* black] Use a pair of tweezers to grasp and peel up each strip of adhesive—or if necessary, use a spudger to scrape up the adhesive, and peel with your fingers. |
| - | [* icon_reminder] Repeat this process as necessary to remove all of the old adhesive. |
| - | [* black] For best results, after all the adhesive is removed, carefully clean the area under the adhesive with 90% (or greater) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Wipe in one direction, not back and forth. |
| - | [* black] This helps prep the surface so that the new adhesive bonds properly (and your display won't fall out). |
| + | [* black] Peel off the old strips of adhesive using tweezers or your fingers. Start at the bottom and peel ''upward'' towards the top of the device. |
| + | [* black] After all the old adhesive is removed, carefully clean the area under the adhesive with 90% (or greater) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Wipe in one direction, not back and forth. |
| + | [* icon_caution] ***Don't skip this step***, or your new adhesive strips may not bond properly, and the display may fall out of your iMac. |