General Tools

The following tools are required to service the computer:

ESD-safe workstation and mat

Soft, clean towel or cloth (to protect the display and removed parts from scratches)

Black stick (or other non-conductive nylon or plastic flat-blade tool)

Phillips #2 screwdriver

Torx T6 screwdriver (magnetized)

Torx T8 screwdriver (magnetized)

Torx T10 screwdriver (magnetized)

Flat-blade screwdriver

Isopropyl alcohol

ESD bags

Required Special Tools

Special tools are required to remove, handle, and clean the glass panel such as the following. These are available as a starter kit too. View the tools in the Glass Panel take apart chapter.

1.922-8252 Suction cups, Pkg. of 2

2.922-8261 Sticky silicone roller (6-inch) to clean the glass panel

3.922-8262 Sticky sheet pads to clean the silicone roller

4.922-8263 Polishing cloths, clean, anti-static, optical grade micro fiber “terry” style cloth

5.922-8253 Gloves, lint-free, anti-static, Pkg. of 2

6.922-8259 Microfoam bag to store the glass panel, Pkg. of 5

7.922-8258 ESD bags, 24x20, Pkg. of 5, to store the LCD panel. Note: To prevent the buildup of static charges which may attract dust particles to the surface of the display, store the LCD panel in an anti-static bag whenever it has been removed from the system.

8.iKlear Apple Polish or Brillianize anti-static spray cleaning solution. A list of where iKlear/ Brillianize can be obtained is listed in the Glass Panel chapter of the service manuals. Note: IPA (isopropyl alcohol) can be used to clean the glass if you are unable to source iKlear or Brillianize.

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Apple 24-inch mid 2007 manual General Tools, Required Special Tools