2017 27-inch iMac screen is glitching

My 2017 Apple iMac's 27-inch screen keeps glitching. Any advice, please? I am told that it is not fixable? Is it the time to dump it? Thanks

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.7

Posted on Apr 14, 2026 2:17 AM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2026 7:59 AM

The 2017 iMac may actually be fixable.


The first problem is, that Apple Stores do not work on or stock the parts for obsolete iMac's


You might find an independent repair shop that is willing to fix it with refurbished and used parts.

But sadly, parts and labor will cost more than the 2017 iMac is worth and there is little or no guaranty.


I suggest that you replace it with a new iMac or Mac mini and external display.

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Apr 14, 2026 7:59 AM in response to drmohammed59

The 2017 iMac may actually be fixable.


The first problem is, that Apple Stores do not work on or stock the parts for obsolete iMac's


You might find an independent repair shop that is willing to fix it with refurbished and used parts.

But sadly, parts and labor will cost more than the 2017 iMac is worth and there is little or no guaranty.


I suggest that you replace it with a new iMac or Mac mini and external display.

Mac - Which Mac is best for me? - Apple

2017 27-inch iMac screen is glitching

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