5K display assembly replacement
What is the display assembly part number?
Can it be replaced with older (2014/2015) models displays?
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Yes the 2014-2015 panels and 2017 are different in terms of paper specifications (brightness) but they ACTUALLY CAN BE SWAPPED. I own a repair shop and we have swapped and tested them.
This is the model for the iMac 27” 2014-2015 display.
Installed in a iMac 27” 2017 as our customer wanted to use the older model as it is cheaper. Brightness control, Face Time camera, everything works.
Technical specs on paper is one thing, trying out the actual part is another.
There’s a reason why shop technicians don’t like to comment too much in iFixit. We are loaded with tons of customers. We don’t wish to be debating enthusiasts when we are trying to be helpful.
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Any special considerations? Using a specific year cable?
No special considerations. The cable body’s width of 2014-2015 cable is different from 2017’s, but the connection head has the exact pin out. The LCD cable is entirely compatible and swappable.
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It would be risky to try until a parts listing is released.
Update (06/21/2018)
Here is the Apple P/N 661-07323 - Mid 2017 iMac 27" Retina 5K LCD Panel & Front Glass Assembly
It can be gotten from TheBookYard in the UK 27" iMac Retina 5K LCD Display Assembly, Apple P/N 661-07323, LG Display # LM270QQ1 (SD)(C1)
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Yes, but the 2017 LCD is brighter. I managed to find the actual model number instead of the useless Apple part number. The model is LM270QQ1 SDC1.
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Unlike the older displays in the 2011 and older the LCD is fused with the cover glass so unless you got the Apple version it wouldn't work. In addition, Apple uses there own T-CON board so you would need to also switch that over from the other display.
THAT IS THE ACTUAL APPLE model number. For iMac 5K, they are made by LG and that's the actual LG model number that LG uses for the LCD that made for Apple which is also printed on the back of the LCD.
In the repair and supply industry, everyone quotes the model, not the part number. If you want to DIY, you can get parts direct from China, which is where most Apple parts are made. End users can go through Aliexpress. Most distributors in the US are more like resellers. Some list the part number but not the model because they want to mask it. Distributors tend to sell by model number which is printed on the parts. Apple part numbers are just internal reference numbers Apple use to list in their inventory because sometimes one Apple part can be manufactured by two different companies but Apple will list them as the same part .
Search by model number tends to yield listing for parts that are factory pricing.
The LG panel is the raw LCD it's not the assembly! Be careful here. I did this once and got a useless part.
Means your supplier conned you. The 2012 - 2017 slim bezel iMacs with LCD fused with glass are always supplied as a fused assembly unit. Only the older versions sometimes are supplied without the T-Con board.
Yes & No! The LG P/N is the raw unit if you blindly order it alone without spec'ing the iMac you will get a raw LCD! I have two do you want them?
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I do not think that displays from a 2014 or 2015 iMac will work on a 2017 iMac. They use different display panels all together. Your best option would be to either bring it into an Apple store and see what they quote you or buy a used 2017 27” iMac like yours and swap the screen on that. Apple usually charges around $600-$1200 for a screen replacement depending on how bad the damage is and the availability of parts at the time of replacement.
There are used displays for your iMac on eBay like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/184392127697?ep...
They are much cheaper than what Apple will quote you and they are not very hard to install. Check out iFixit’s guide and see for yourself: iMac 27" 2017 Vervanging van het scherm
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Yes the panels are different but they DO WORK. I own a repair shop and we have swapped and tested them.
@just1ed Yes, but it is always good to use the part intended for the machine.
Also, you won't be getting as good of a display.
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Can you explain what happened here.
This is such a new system parts are just not available presently.
You're only hope here is brining it to Apple or Apple authorized repair center for service.
door Dan
cracked glass (LCD fine) :(
door Marian Mihailescu
Ouch! Sorry ;-{
door Dan
did you change display, can fit 2014/2015 panel to 2017?
door crash
no i did not but i am interested to know if someone did :)
door Marian Mihailescu