Re: That Thin Line
On Dec 30, 2012, at 9:33 PM, John Carmonne wrote: On Dec 30, 2012, at 6:25 PM, Jim Scott wrote: You didn't say, but I'm guessing it's a 17 iMac. That particular form factor is notorious for LCD failure, which begins with one row of stuck pixels and progresses to the point where there are so many rows they can't be counted, Here's an alternative to throwing out a good Mac, HiRez screens too. http://www.realmacmods.com/uni4.html For $160 this seems a fine answer... fun project and I don;t throw the useful thing out ... except the old dead screen... (maybe I'll mail it back to Apple...!) -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: That Thin Line
On Dec 30, 2012, at 6:25 PM, Jim Scott wrote: You didn't say, but I'm guessing it's a 17 iMac. That particular form factor is notorious for LCD failure, which begins with one row of stuck pixels and progresses to the point where there are so many rows they can't be counted, and often whole chunks of white screen. In other words, your LCD is headed southward like untold numbers of others. If it's a 20 iMac, it could be the video card or the LCD, but more likely the LCD if the external monitor's OK. Think about how many times you've seen a LEM Swap member looking for a good LCD for a 17 Intel iMac, then check the going price for a used one on eBay (@$200), if you doubt me. Been there, done that. Here's an alternative to throwing out a good Mac, HiRez screens too. http://www.realmacmods.com/uni4.html John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA MacPro 2.66 Quad Nehalem -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
That Thin Line
iMac 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo 10.6.8 second monitor screen running Just started having a very thin purple vertical line, seemingly dead- center of the main screen... what portends? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: That Thin Line
On Dec 30, 2012, at 5:47 PM, JohnV vengbj...@verizon.net wrote: iMac 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo 10.6.8 second monitor screen running Just started having a very thin purple vertical line, seemingly dead-center of the main screen... what portends? You didn't say, but I'm guessing it's a 17 iMac. That particular form factor is notorious for LCD failure, which begins with one row of stuck pixels and progresses to the point where there are so many rows they can't be counted, and often whole chunks of white screen. In other words, your LCD is headed southward like untold numbers of others. If it's a 20 iMac, it could be the video card or the LCD, but more likely the LCD if the external monitor's OK. Think about how many times you've seen a LEM Swap member looking for a good LCD for a 17 Intel iMac, then check the going price for a used one on eBay (@$200), if you doubt me. Been there, done that. Jim Scott -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: That Thin Line
sigh... it's a 17... is the temp answer, with 2 screens running, to make the internal screen the secondary screen? On Dec 30, 2012, at 9:25 PM, Jim Scott wrote: On Dec 30, 2012, at 5:47 PM, JohnV vengbj...@verizon.net wrote: Just started having a very thin purple vertical line, seemingly dead-center of the main screen... You didn't say, but I'm guessing it's a 17 iMac. That particular form factor is notorious for LCD failure, Think about how many times you've seen a LEM Swap member looking for a good LCD for a 17 Intel iMac, then check the going price for a used one on eBay (@$200), if you doubt me. Been there, done that. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: That Thin Line
On Dec 30, 2012, at 9:25 PM, Jim Scott wrote: On Dec 30, 2012, at 5:47 PM, JohnV vengbj...@verizon.net wrote: Just started having a very thin purple vertical line, seemingly dead-center of the main screen... You didn't say, but I'm guessing it's a 17 iMac. That particular form factor is notorious for LCD failure, Think about how many times you've seen a LEM Swap member looking for a good LCD for a 17 Intel iMac, then check the going price for a used one on eBay (@$200), if you doubt me. Been there, done that. On Dec 30, 2012, at 6:34 PM, JohnV vengbj...@verizon.net wrote: sigh... it's a 17... is the temp answer, with 2 screens running, to make the internal screen the secondary screen? Uh, yes, if you can't stand seeing that single line. It may take a while for more lines to appear, or the degradation may happen more quickly. About all you can do is use a second screen as the rest of the iMac itself will continue to work perfectly. On the other hand, I was asked recently to refurb two early-2006 17 Intel iMacs. They have perfect LCDs, but bad logic boards. Fortunately, because of the 17 iMac Bad Screen Plague, it's much, much less costly to replace a logic board than an LCD. As I said, been there, done all of that. Jim -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
