rnb456

Q: a line keeps appearing across the screen of my iMac

A line appears across the screen of my iMac when I am using Safari and Skype.  Also my screen locks up, I can still move the mouse about but not click on anything.  It can stay like this for ages and I usually have to switch the on button on the back of the screen to switch it all off.

 

Anyone know what is causing this?   It's 2005 17inch screen Mac.

 

Thanks

Posted on May 23, 2013 11:11 AM

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Q: a line keeps appearing across the screen of my iMac

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody May 23, 2013 2:22 PM in response to rnb456
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    May 23, 2013 2:22 PM in response to rnb456

    A very common issue with LCD inverter technology.  Unfortunately the fix is often more expensive than the machine is worth.  If you are lucky an external display can mirror it without the line.  If not the problem is probably on the graphics chip side.  Note different generations supported mini vga versus mini dvi.  Be careful to buy the right adapter for your machine.

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones May 23, 2013 7:36 PM in response to rnb456
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    May 23, 2013 7:36 PM in response to rnb456

    Is the line vertical or horizontal? A number of Macs from that period with serial numbers beginning with W8 would develop vertical lines ranging from one to many. The were assembled with faulty displays. I don't think there is any recourse through Apple at this point unless you live somewhere with very consumer-friendly warranty laws.