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I try to keep adhesive strips in stock for both the 21.5” and the 27” iMacs. I noticed the the parts are now using higher numbered strips than what I am installing. Does anyone know why the number change? These are definitely for the 27” models. Are they just old stock or were they replaced by better strips? iMac Intel 27" (2012-2019) Adhesive Strips iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display Adhesive Strip Replacement
I go by the part numbers as an example the original 2012 ~ 2015 27” models have the following: 076-1419, 076-1444, 076-1416, 946-4547, 946-4548, 946-4549, 946-4551, 946-4550 & 946-4552 for their tapes The 2016 ~ 2019 models use this set: 076-00332, 076-00330, 946-4552, 946-03774, 946-01031, 946-03775, 946-07462 & 946-07463 The real difference is the holes for the microphone. You can use either tape set as long as the holes needed for the microphone is in the correct location.
