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.
