iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) Take Apart — General Information 104
2010-11-18
Cleaning & Handling the Glass Panel
Follow cleaning procedures in this manual to ensure glass panel is free of dust and other
particles before returning the computer to customer.
• The glass panel is not tempered and will break into sharp pieces of mishandled.
A scratched or broken glass panel is not covered under warranty.
• Removing glass panel requires special tools such as lint-free gloves, rubber suction cups,
and microfoam storage bags.
• To prevent contamination, wear lint-free gloves and handle glass only by edges.
Do’s and Don’ts
DO
• Handle glass panel using lint-free gloves.
• Use only a sticky silicone roller to clean the inside surface of glass and LCD panel.
• Use iKlear ONLY on the outside surface of glass panel.
• Place glass panel into a clean protective microfoam bag when removed from unit.
• Store glass panel in a safe area where it will not be broken or damaged.
• Store LCD panel in an anti-static bag to prevent buildup of static charges which may attract
dust particles to display’s surface.
• Store silicone roller and sticky paper within a temperature range of 39-104 F (5-40 C).
• If silicone roller is no longer tacky, wash it in warm soapy water or wipe with isopropyl
alcohol. If tackiness does not return, replace silicone roller.
DON’T
• Touch inside of glass with bare hands or dirty gloves. Fingerprints are dicult to remove.
• Place glass panel onto a work surface where it may collect dust and other contaminants
unless it has rst been placed into a protective microfoam bag.
Handling a Broken Glass Panel
The glass panel is not tempered and will break into sharp pieces if mishandled. If the glass is
broken it must be carefully removed from the unit to prevent irreparable damage to the front
surface of the LCD. If the front surface of the LCD is scratched by broken glass, the LCD may
need to be replaced.
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