My IMac screen is darker on one side than the other, less bright.

My IMac screen keeps changing brightness as I use it, currently the LHS of the screen is not as bright as the right.


Does this sound like an adjustment or a fault?


The sytem is about 6 months old from new.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on May 3, 2012 6:43 AM

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May 3, 2012 7:12 AM in response to RectoryBob

It's probably the LED backlighting that is failing.

You should call Apple asap to arrange a repair.

If you have Apple Care extended warranty, and live less than 50 miles from a AASP, you can ask for on site repair service and someone will come to your place to do the repair.


I doubt it will help, but you can also try to do a SMC reset

Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

  1. Shut down the computer.
  2. Unplug the computer's power cord.
  3. Wait fifteen seconds.
  4. Attach the computer's power cord.
  5. Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.


And a PRAM reset

Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM

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My IMac screen is darker on one side than the other, less bright.

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