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iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017)

The iMac Retina 4K 21.5-inch Mid 2017 brought Kaby Lake processors and AMD Radeon Pro discrete graphics to the 4K display.

Model: A1418

EMC: 3069

95 parts available

Advanced, Experienced Technician

Key Specifications

Intel Core i5/i7 (Kaby Lake)

8GB or 16GB DDR4

1TB HDD/Fusion/SSD

21.5-inch Retina 4K 4096×2304 P3

AMD Radeon Pro 555/560, Thunderbolt 3

Common Repairs

1Hard drive replacement

2RAM upgrade

3Display replacement

4Power supply replacement

5Logic board replacement

Available Parts (95)

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Apple Service Guide Parts (1)

Official Apple order numbers from this model's illustrated parts list (2 part numbers). Item numbers match the exploded view callouts in the Apple service guide.

Display Adhesive Bonding Kit

2 numbers

076-00330Display Starter Kit

076-00331Display 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)

3069

Order Number(s)

MNDY2LL/AMNE02LL/A

Identifier(s)

iMac18,2iMac18,3

Product Line

iMac

Year

2017

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?

Our Apple Certified Technicians can handle any iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

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iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) repair questions answered

The iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) dates to 2017 as model A1418 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 95 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 (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017)?

The iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) dates to 2017 and carries model number A1418, with the internal identifier iMac18,2, iMac18,3. 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 (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) be upgraded?

The iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) 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 (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017)?

The jobs we see most on the iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) are hard drive replacement, ram upgrade, display replacement, power supply 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 (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) 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 (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017) 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.