Insect crawled in between LCD display and backlight on iMac 27". How can I fix it?

A tiny insect has crawled in between the LCD panel and the backlight of my 27" iMac and died.


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iMac 27″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Dec 12, 2023 11:23 AM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2023 11:50 AM

So you don't need to worry about feeding it. :-)


If the iMac is a 2012-current model, there really isn't anything that can be done other than replacing the display, the display and the glass are fused together therefore they cannot be separated.


If the computer is a 2011 or earlier model, you can remove the glass with suction cups as they're held on by magnets. Once the glass is off then do not touch the display with your fingers otherwise you will get oil on the display, use a tissue or a small vacuum to remove the insect's body.


If you aren't sure what model year the computer is, click About This Mac and that info will be revealed to you.

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Dec 12, 2023 11:50 AM in response to MrRemy

So you don't need to worry about feeding it. :-)


If the iMac is a 2012-current model, there really isn't anything that can be done other than replacing the display, the display and the glass are fused together therefore they cannot be separated.


If the computer is a 2011 or earlier model, you can remove the glass with suction cups as they're held on by magnets. Once the glass is off then do not touch the display with your fingers otherwise you will get oil on the display, use a tissue or a small vacuum to remove the insect's body.


If you aren't sure what model year the computer is, click About This Mac and that info will be revealed to you.

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