Uneven Backlight Fixes Itself?

Hi,
I just got my new MacBook Pro and i have the same problem as you do (Week 17 model) . The right side of the lcd seems to be a little darker than the rest of the screen. Do you think this will fix itself?? or should i take this back to the apple store and get it exchanged??

MacBook Pro 2.16Ghz Mac OS X (10.4.6)

I have the same problem you do, but I took mine to my AAD and they're replacing the screen. Because of heat problems, etc they're also replacing the logic board, and the case of computer because of hinge problems, heh. So basically, I'm getting a brand new computer.

Well i got my macbook pro swapped today, and guess what!! This one has problems too. I checked the laptop out while at apple store and it seemed fine, but the more i use it, the difference in the backlight becomes quite evident. !

Im sick and tired of swapping laptops, and the people at the apple store probably know me by my first name..!!
is this problem universal problem, or is it just me!! Any ideas as to what i should do?????

Thanks
ps. Does anyone here know if apple installs third party ram for free at their stores??? i was told today that they charge £40 for this..!


MacBook Pro 2.16Ghz (Changed 6 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Uneven brightness is normal for a laptop.

Its not just for the MBP, most notebooks are plagued from light leakage and all have some sort of spatial uniformity problems. Check out tomshardware.com to see how uneven some LCDs really are.

I agree that the display is uneven, but don't so unrealistic as to expect to get one that is perfectly even. It won't happen - especially in a laptop!

BTW, installing RAM is a piece of cake, don't bother spending the money; it really is a cakewalk.

I've had 4 laptops over the last 4 years.

All have been what I concider even for the brightness. No light leak on the bottom or top, or dark spots.

My friends PC based laptops (although less cost) all have spillage and dark spots. Just sayin'

All i say, with the exception of the MBP I just purchased today. =( Light leaks at the bottom, and dark spots in the middle.
I will wait and see if it improves.

Hi
There was a big problem with the 15" PB and uneven illumination, check out the 15" display discussions you will find a very big thread to do with uneven illumination. I had my display changed due to it by Apple under warranty.
It is still OK, so far, it can be a little uneven when turning on from cold but as it heats up all the unevenness goes away.
When they replaced the screen they also replaced the inverter, the battery connector and a wiring harness.
Phil

I sent mine in as it was a lot darker around the edges. I was told there was a run where they over compressed the LCD in manufacturing. I got it back a week later.

The repair order stated:

CUSTOMER DECLINED REPAIR

That was news to me.

Don't think it's gonna get fixed.

I think the best way to see where you get light leakage is to take pictures of it with your digital camera, or look at the view area of the camera. It sure reveals a lot spots and leaks.

But that is another story. I think its not so much that it improves, I think its your eyes playing tricks on you. Maybe there is improvement but, for the most part its just your eyes. Also hold the scree up to a mirror and you'll be able to see more lighting problems. It's really weird how when you look at it from a different perspective it looks different.

I don't know thats just my 2 cents. I have gone through swapping 10 MBP and I've settled with the most recent one. Its not perfect by any means. The battery feels loose but I'm willing to forgo that for a decent screen. Which this one is quite good compared to some other ones I had.