[muglo] Re: Blue line down monitor

On 16-Nov-08, at 10:08 PM, Andy Skuse wrote:

> On 16-Nov-08, at 12:11 PM, Gerhard Kuhn wrote:
>
>> I purchased a 17" iMac (Intel) used earlier this year.  On Friday I
>> saw that there is a bright blue line running from top to bottom of  
>> the
>> monitor, is this the result of somebody banging it or other abuse or
>> why do these things happen.  It does not prevent the use of the
>> machine so it does not bother me from that end but it does bother me
>> that employees are rough with equipment.
>>
>>
>> Gerhard
>> gerhardk@xxxxxxx
>
>
> Hi Gerhard,
>
> To verify whether it is a problem with the LCD or the on-board video
> connect a monitor to the display port with an adapter. If you don't
> see a line on the external monitor than the problem is likely with the
> LCD. If you do see a line on the External monitor then the problem is
> likely with the on-board video. Either way, you said you bought it
> earlier this year so it is under warranty, and this problem does not
> necessarily indicate abuse. Get it in to a service provider to get
> looked at.


Sorry Gerhard, just re-read your post and noticed the word "used" in  
the description. Unfortunately either of the most likely suspect parts  
(logic board or LCD) would be overly expensive to replace. Most of the  
time this problem is caused by the LCD so, as you mentioned, it should  
not affect the computer itself and you may be able to continue to use  
it. If the LCD does eventually pack it in you may be able to connect  
the iMac to an external monitor and continue to use it as well. Either  
way, let us know the results of the external monitor test if you get a  
chance to test it.



Andy
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