Apple Cinema Display M8149 Voltage Inverter Replacement

Flip the Cinema Display so it is on its face and the feet are pointed away from you.

Using the PH 2 screw driver, unscrew the three feet screws (9.52 x 4.43mm).

Remove the back foot from the hinge mount by grabbing the foot and pulling upwards.

Locate and remove the back plate screws (5.25 x 4.43 mm) using the PH 2 screw driver.

Lift the back plate off of the display.

Completely remove the back plate and set it aside.

With the PH 2 screw driver, remove the four rim screws (9.52 x 3.43 mm) located on the outer rim of the metal cover.

Next, unscrew the four cover screws (11.91 x 2.89 mm) using the PH 2 screwdriver.

Unplug the large plug that connects the control board to the rest of the display.

Unplug the blue and gray plug on the right side of the control board.

Unplug the blue and gray plug on the left side of the control board.

Lift the large metal cover which spans across the whole display.

Turn your attention to the left side of the cinema display.

Using your fingers, unplug the small white plugs with pink wires from the top and bottom of the circuit board.

Using the PH 2 screw driver, remove the four screws (6.9 x 2.55 mm) holding down the circuit board.

Remove the circuit board by gently lifting it from the display.