Removing iMac Glass

March 11, 2010 10:52 AM

Replacing iMac (2008/aluminum) Hard Drive. What's the best way to remove glass front held in by magnets?

Links to a product to buy (in the UK) would be nice.

posted by nam3d to Computers & Internet (5 answers total)

Two soft plastic suction-cup hooks, probably for sale in a high street store somewhere, intended to go on the tile walls of a shower. Attach to opposite sides of the screen and gently pull.
posted by squid patrol at 11:04 AM on March 11, 2010

Best answer: Honestly, I just used a toilet plunger. $2 US and available everywhere. Don't give it a jerk, but a smooth tug.
posted by cdmwebs at 11:37 AM on March 11, 2010

Best answer: Full instructions here; they suggest the suctions cups are at least 1-2 inches across.
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:44 AM on March 11, 2010 [1 favorite]

I just used small cups for use on whiteboards. A gentle tug and it came right off.
posted by KirkJobSluder at 12:39 PM on March 11, 2010

I've done this using suction cups for the bathroom that I picked up at the dollar store. I stuck one on a corner and pulled gently and the glass came right off (I'm very happy with my new 1 TB iMac).
posted by talkingmuffin at 4:03 PM on March 11, 2010