Reduce the high gloss on an iMac screen

December 29, 2009

It seems the high gloss protective screen on an iMac is easily removed. Underneath it the LCD screen itself is far less glossy and provides a much less reflective surface (about a 50% reduction) more suited to demanding pro’s.

The iMac high gloss protective screen is held on by magnets. Its very easy to remove, clean and replace. Just use a suction-cup (like those on brackets for attaching your sat-nav to the car windscreen, one with the suction applied by a lever is best) and latex gloves (to avoid finger marks).

Leave the screen off to maintain the low-reflection effect. And perhaps you can fabricate a replacement bevel to cover the bare metal-work and screws.

This video shows you how to remove the screen…