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iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)
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iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)

The iMac 21.5-inch Late 2015 brought Broadwell processors and Intel Iris Pro graphics to the standard 1080p 21.5-inch model.

Model: A1418
EMC: 2889
82 parts available
Advanced, Experienced Technician

Key Specifications

Intel Core i5 (Broadwell)
8GB DDR3
1TB HDD or Fusion Drive
21.5-inch 1920×1080 IPS
Intel HD Graphics 6000 / Iris Pro

Common Repairs

1Hard drive replacement
2Display replacement
3Power supply replacement
4Fan replacement
5Logic board replacement

Available Parts (82)

Apple Service Guide Parts (14)

Official Apple order numbers from this model's illustrated parts list (37 part numbers). Item numbers match the exploded view callouts in the Apple service guide.

1

Speakers, Left and Right, Pair

1 number
923-00030
2

and 3. Left and Right Hard Drive Lid

1 number
076-00090included in kit
4

Hard Drive with Bumpers

3 numbers
661-028881TB (1.6GHz model only)
661-028891TB (2.8GHz, 3.1GHz, and 3.3GHz models)
661-028902TB
5

Camera

1 number
6

Camera/Mic Cable

1 number
7

Hard Drive Cable, Combo

1 number
923-00565
8

Hard Drive Cradle

1 number
076-00090included in kit
9

Mechanism

1 number
923-00561
10

Fan

1 number
11

Flash Storage

6 numbers
661-03564256GB
661-0352732GB (Fusion)
661-03558128GB
661-03559256GB
661-03560512GB
661-0352532GB (Fusion)
12

Power Supply

1 number
661-7512
13

Wireless Card

1 number
14

Logic Board

16 numbers
661-028841.6GHz, i5, 8 GB, no SSD connector
661-028851.6GHz, i5, 8 GB, SSD connector
661-028861.6GHz, i5, 16 GB, no SSD connector
661-028871.6GHz, i5, 16 GB, SSD connector
661-029812.8GHz, i5, 8 GB, no SSD connector
661-029822.8GHz, i5, 8 GB, SSD connector
661-029832.8GHz, i5, 16 GB, no SSD connector
661-029842.8GHz, i5, 16 GB, SSD connector
661-029853.1GHz, i5, 8 GB, SSD connector
661-032823.1GHz, i5, 8 GB, no SSD connector
661-029863.1GHz, i5, 16 GB, SSD connector
661-032793.1GHz, i5, 16 GB, no SSD connector
661-029873.3GHz, i7, 8 GB, SSD connector
661-032803.3GHz, i7, 8 GB, no SSD connector
661-029883.3GHz, i7, 16 GB, SSD connector
661-032813.3GHz, i7, 16 GB, no SSD connector

Display Adhesive Bonding Kit

2 numbers
076-1444Display Starter Kit
076-1437Display Refill Kit

Part numbers are sourced from the official Apple service guide for reference. Availability varies, contact us to confirm current pricing and stock for any part.

Safety Precautions

  • Always disconnect power and discharge the battery before beginning any repair.
  • Use an anti-static wrist strap (ESD) to prevent electrostatic damage to components.
  • Keep screws organized by step, magnetic project mats are highly recommended.
  • Never force connectors. Use a spudger to gently lift ZIF, FPC, and board-to-board connectors.
  • If your Mac has a swollen battery, do not attempt removal yourself, contact a professional.

Model Identification

Model Number(s)

A1418

EMC Number(s)

2889

Order Number(s)

MK142LL/AMK442LL/A

Identifier(s)

iMac16,1

Product Line

iMac

Year

2015

Essential Tools

  • Pentalobe P5 screwdriver (1.2mm)
  • Torx T3, T4, T5, T6 screwdrivers
  • Phillips #00 screwdriver
  • Spudger (nylon)
  • Suction cup(s)
  • Anti-static wrist strap (ESD)
  • Tweezers (angled)
  • Guitar picks / opening picks
  • Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
  • Thermal paste (Arctic MX-4 or equivalent)

Need Professional Help?

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iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) repair questions answered

The iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) dates to 2015 as model A1418 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 82 service parts for this model, and every part we fit is a genuine Apple part. Our work is covered for one year on brand new parts and 180 days on pre-owned parts and board-level repairs. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and you can also book a mail-in repair from anywhere in the country.

What are the model numbers for the iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)?

The iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) dates to 2015 and carries model number A1418, with the internal identifier iMac16,1. You can confirm yours from the Apple menu, About This Mac, or by reading the tiny model number printed on the base. Quoting that number when ordering parts is the only reliable way to avoid a part that looks right but does not fit, since Apple ships several variants that look identical.

Can the storage or memory in a iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) be upgraded?

The iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) is an Intel Mac from before Apple soldered everything down, so on many configurations the storage and sometimes the memory can be upgraded, and an SSD upgrade is often the single most transformative repair on a machine of this age.

What are the most common repairs on the iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)?

The jobs we see most on the iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) are hard drive replacement, display replacement, power supply replacement, fan replacement. Apple rates this model's service difficulty as advanced, and we diagnose every machine on a bench supply and under a microscope before quoting, so you get a fixed price for the actual fault rather than a guess. Diagnosis is free.

Do you use genuine parts and what warranty comes with a iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) repair?

Every part we fit is a genuine Apple part, which keeps features like True Tone and the factory calibration working correctly. Brand new parts carry a one-year warranty, and pre-owned parts and board-level repairs carry 180 days. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and we repair machines mailed in from anywhere in the country.

If your iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) will not power on or was hit by liquid, it needs a board-level diagnosis rather than a parts swap. Call us on (813) 444-5595 and we will tell you what we are seeing before any work starts.