LeFix Replacement LCD Panel Adhesive Tape Strip Sticker + Opening Cutting Wheel Tool Kit for iMac 21.5'' 2012 2013 2014 2015 A1418

I have bought this probably a dozen times for my computer repair business. Always works. It’s great! Installation is easy, very sticky, also able to get back in if necessary.

I recently had to upgrade the hard drive in my iMac and of course, had to take off the screen and needed these adhesive strips. They seem to work perfectly, but I did have to trim one of them down because they are off just a little bit. But not so much that it made a big deal or a big difference. It would be nice if they were a little more helpful with telling you where to put each one of them they kind of just say starting in the left with one and work your way around, but they don’t really lineup completely. Either way they’re a great value for money and they did the job.

And let me tell you - this is TOUGH stuff. One of my main worries was with all the brand-name propaganda being spread, with tales of monitors falling off randomly because I didn't pay exorbitant pricing. That became a new fear of mine but I took a shot anyway - because being cheap will always be a higher priority than falling for marketing (doesn't always work out). This time it worked out. Removing the original screen tape was a slight challenge, I have never opened an iMac before - but it was straightforward enough and I did it. I finished all the work I had to do inside the machine and taped it back up with these bad boys. They are STICKY. But once I got it all plugged back in and fired up I realized I left a pretty important thing unplugged - and I had to open it back up. I never want to experience that again. This tape is so hard to carefully cut - not my plastic pizza cutter tool, no my metal opening tool could do it alone. It took proper effort and was scary as heck. So I decided to write a review because most people here only have experience with one dimension of this product. I have seen both sides. And your monitor will not fall off.

I had a 2015 iMac 5k that was sitting unused due to Apple not allowing it to run the more modern MacOS. I decided it would be worthwhile to replace the awfully slow rotary drive with an SSD and install only Windows 11. Gaining access to the drive was the biggest step. The tool that comes with the foam adhesive strips worked flawlessly and I only used one cutter wheel in the process. Once gaining access to the inside, I did the drive swap and then remove every trace of the original screen adhesive. Afterward, I cleaned all surfaces with 90% isopropyl alcohol. The new strips were installed and the screen placed back in position. I kept painters tape around the edge of the screen overnight just to give support to the heavy glass while the adhesive settled in. A day later, I removed the tape and the adhesive strips are an absolute lock on the monitor. Zero damage to my iMac in this process and I was able to get everything perfectly aligned as it came from the factory. I installed Windows 10 first then used a software tool to force update it to Windows 11. Windows 11 works perfectly and it’s fast. I played a few hours of Halo Reach and Call of Duty World at War and it’s handled it all with ease. What a nice way to breath new life into this older iMac.

I've been working with and building computers for over 35 years. I will say that replacing the Fusion drive in my 27" iMac was intimidating to me even after watching some YouTube videos of folks who made it look extremely easy. There's something about using a heat gun and scraping tools to get remove a delicate display screen that made me pretty nervous. I will say the single biggest reason why I purchased these strips was the tool that comes with them that you slide in behind the glass to break the seal on the old adhesive. It really is like one of those kitchen tools my mom used to have when making an apple and she had this wheeled hand tool that would poke holes in the crust. That tool made it so easy, once you applied the heat to the glass to just roll along the edges and separate the glass from the old adhesive. Without this tool, it was going to be like using tire-irons to replace an inner-tube on a bicycle. The adhesive strips are the perfect amount of really sticky but not so sticky that they are unforgiving if you have to pull it back up and fix a mistake. I would have given these things 5 stars had they simply included a diagram that explains what strip goes where. Nowhere in the box were any instructions and the strips must go in very specific locations when installing them as they are cut to fit into those exact spaces. I did find a YouTube video that explained where they go but I think a piece of paper showing where each piece goes would be helpful to folks who have not done this before. If there were instructions, this would have been a 5 star review.

Just like the original. Removing old tape is a bummer but using new tape is easy.

I was a bit intimidated at the thought of opening my 27" late model 2013 iMac in order to replace a fan. This kit had everything I needed and the process was very straightforward. Be sure to watch online video instructions. The most common error with kit is to apply the lower adhesive strips to the case (where all the others go) rather than to the bottom of the display where they should go. If I had not watched the video, I probably would have made that mistake. Be patient and expect to spend at least 10 to 15 min to both remove and to reattach the display. I was quoted estimates by computer repair shops between $240 and $280 dollars for this repair. I did it myself in 40 min for around $25 for this kit and the fan. FWIW, I'm a neurosurgeon, and in some regards this was a lot like brain surgery -- A lot of the time spent on the operation is getting in and getting out, with some delicate manipulations in between. Having the proper tools is critical. This kit does the job.

If you take your time, this works perfectly fine. Test Mac before closing everything up. Make sure to scrub off any residue from the metal body and the glass case with a towel and rubbing alcohol, maybe even a plastic spudger. This took me about 40 minutes to be 100% certain it was clean. Don't grab the screen with your oily hands all over the edges as that will make it not adhere well. After installing the screen, LAY THE MAC ON ITS BACK!!! Use a towel to press down all around the display. Either use a heat gun from a distance on the front and rear or turn on the Mac and play a high res video on it for a few hours. Maybe use clamps and towel/sponge on the corners. I had it rest like this overnight just to be safe. The 2nd time I took apart the same mac, I cracked the screen (barely visible when on), so I guess the tape works very very well. I would also recommend using zip ties or something to hold down the sata cable to the ssd if that's what you're doing. I had it come off very slightly loose after 4 months, causing it not to boot (flashing folder with ?).

Fits perfectly

Ottimo per aprire e riposizio a pannello schermo imac.

La medida exacta. Si se siguen las instrucciones, no hay falla.

Nachdem ich meinem iMac eine SSD verpasst habe, musste das Display neu verklebt werden. Für mein Modell genau passend inkl. Aussparung für das Mikro unten.

きれいに形状に応じカッティングされていて使いやすいです。このような製品の中には施工後モニター部分が脱落したという怖いレビューもあるようですが、念のため黒いマスキングテープ でしばらく本体とモニターの接合部を補強しておけば私の場合は大丈夫でした。ちなみにマスキングテープ はさほど目立たないのでそのまま剥がしてないです。