Apple Thunderbolt Display Not Turning On - Step-By-Step DIY Repair 2024

In this video, I’ll walk you through the Apple Thunderbolt Display 27 all-in-one cable replacement process.
Parts & tools needed: 👉 All-in-One Cable Replacement for Apple Thunderbolt Display 27"
A1407 (Mid 2011) https://amzn.to/3F1xxm5 or https://amzn.to/3DJVWN5
👉 12-in-1 Torx Screwdriver Set with T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T10 Kit
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👉 6 Pack Heavy Duty Suction Cups Screen Suction Cup Tool
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✅ My Apple Thunderbolt Display 27 connects to my Macbook Pro 2018 using:
👉 Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter https://amzn.to/2N9leKW
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Alright, now that I’ve listed the tools you’ll need to complete this DIY, let's get into why I decided to repair my 27” Apple Thunderbolt Display in 2021. Besides the obvious, it went black and never turned on again. And wanting to save you all time and money in order to get you back to enjoying your monitor as quickly as possible.

I want to start off with quality, let's face it, Apple using the highest quality materials available to manufacture their products. These displays are built well and they are built to last. These things are work horses and are still going strong in 2021. Folks I know who own one of these, just don't want to get rid of them, and wouldn't consider another monitor.

Secondly, I want to address compatibility, because I have not seen another non-Apple monitor that integrates so well with MacOS operating systems. I love the fact that I can control volume and brightness levels right on my keyboard. No reaching behind the monitor or turning little knobs that are an eyesore on my workstation!

Third, I plan on getting a second monitor in the near future, and that’s why I didn’t want to take a shortcut. Many folks use the spare Thunderbolt 2 port in the rear of the monitor as an alternative when the main Thunderbolt 2 cable goes bad. If I went that route, a second monitor would not be an option.

Lastly, these things are just bad ass, so if your Apple A1407 is not working, why not fix it if the repair is relatively inexpensive? And in my opinion, DIY is the best route, since most PC repair shops don’t work on these types of monitors. I did find a local repair shop who specializes in Apple products, but just for them to take a look at and give me an estimate was between $65USD and $85USD. Not to mention the repair could take up to two weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If I can fix my Apple Thunderbolt Display 27 not turning on, so can you! The most difficult step of the process is really detaching and attaching the (4) cables that tie the LCD monitor to the logic board. So roll up your sleeves and good luck with your DYI repair.

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