Ipad Air yellow screen tint on left hand side?

There are several issues with the display some described here:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5520922

1) yellow edges (that some say goes away with use)

2) dark "book spine" edges (sometimes on all edges) that basically never goes away (dark or bluish tint).

3) dark bands at the 3/4 marks top or bottom that streak across the screen

4) ?????

my book spine shadowed edges on my latest replacement are still there and it appears no amount of leaving it on is going to change that.. or the dark bands on the screen.

Technically these are semi-minor issues to people who never use light colored screens, dont actually see the problem, or who dont care about the problem. The iPad is still useable... just not perfect by any stretch compared to an iPad with crystal white 4 corner color display.

If you take an older ipad, ipad 2, 3, mini, etc. put it to full brightness and go to photos in IOS7 (or any app with a white background) it's night and day difference.

This issue can be hard to see if you are only looking at the iPad air itself... you need to see a "good screen" to get a sense of how bad the problem actually may be on a particular iPad air with problem screen.

The "book spine" shadow effect (totally different than the yellow tint problem) is reminiscent of a cheap LCD display thats simply been squeezed too tight at the bezel edges. As is the dark band issues on the screen (on light solid backgrounds).

There are definately issues with the iPad Air display on some units... everyone however has their own tollerances toward some or all of the issues or many not even notice them.. or are lucky and have zero issues and a perfect display.

finepiks wrote:

Nov 5, 2013 8:06 PM ( in response to SergZak)

That might explain the "bookspine" effect being light fall off, which admittedly I do now notice on mine, but to be honest I'm not bothered by it as it's not noticeable enough that it intereferes with photos (which is my main use for it). The left side is where all the CPU and other chips etc reside.

See? You discovered the flaw in your screen too. Prior to that you claimed you have no issues what so ever...

I really doubt it's a design problem as I am sure Apple made a prototype model here in the U.S. and test it before having China mass produce.

I have sent this email to apples complaints department also online web chat with apple support have passed it on to there head office in the UK

Hi.

I'm writing this email not just for my benefit but on behalf of the thousands of people with issues with the screen on the iPad air where on the whole of the left side bit sometimes just only the left corner is rather yellow white and the right side is normally pure white

Also the book spine effect and terrible light bleed on a black background or while watching a movie in a dark room.

I have attached below a few threads of your own website and other forums some with 83 plus pages of people complaining this is not even scratching the surface with how many links I posted they could keep going.

I have already been through two iPad airs now this one is going back the first one had a hair under the screen but the yellow issue wasn't as bad but the one you replaced it with is even worse!

I have checked all the iPads in my local store all the same my local supermarket chain that sells them all the same some worse than others and a few other resellers

My best one that had a hair under the screen and dust was a production 53 one which was built in November and at foxxcon production factory this one is an october 2013 build so one of the first no wonder it is so bad

I hope you take note and read all these threads and forums feel free if that's not enough evidence I can keep sending forum links.

I am also contacting local sources media outlets and big tech sites to see how many have the issue that aren't posting in the forums

""Thank you for reading the forums below""

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5515024?start=420&tstart=0

http://www.avforums.com/threads/ipad-air-yellow-screen.1830235/

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1665350&page=2

http://forums.imore.com/ipad-air/271376-your-ipad-air-displaying-yellowish-color .html

http://m.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ipad-air-problems/

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5526617

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5518837?answerId=23643030022#23643030022

http://iresq.com/apple-repair-news/ipad-repair/recent-ipad-designs-causing-yello w-screen-tint/

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/213750/seeing-yellow-the-return-of -the-ipad-screen-obses.html

http://wccftech.com/faulty-apple-ipad-air-screen-exposed/

http://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/1pvmi1/ipad_air_screen_defects/

http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-air-forum/116517-yellowish-tint-ipad-air.html

http://www.tuaw.com/2013/12/22/a-look-at-common-tablet-gripes/

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/ipad-sanctum-311/ipad-air-screen-defect-please -check-your-ipad-air-4445566-7.html

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1665350

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1674487&page=6

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1665350

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1692349

http://www.51jiwo.com/tech/12996.html

http://www.belladyna.com/2013/11/how-to-fix-ipad-air-problems.html

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5520922

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5bYnErqJX4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5529582?answerId=23680520022#23680520022

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5586679

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5715906?answerId=24360595022#24360595022

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1685717

http://www.runaroundtech.com/2013/11/08/dust-stuck-under-ipad-air-screen/

The yellow tint on the ipad airs that I have had have all temporarily improved slightly after a couple of hours of continuously reading ebooks, which would make it get slightly warm after awhile. When I would pick it up again after a study break the yellow tint would always be much more obvious and distracting for at least a few hours. I ended up turning off the auto-lock and just letting the screen stay on while I took a break. The effect was subtle but just enough that I could concentrate on reading rather than the uneven screen right down the middle! The screen did not get better overall before the end of my return period though and I didn't want to keep dealing with that since I was mostly using it for reading.

I think heat has the same effect as when you gently press on the screen over the yellow area because it whitens but then returns the instant the pressure is off. Heat dissipates more slowly than pressure and maybe thats why it would take minutes for the yellow to return.

I'll keep looking for DMPLX and will keep an eye out for any with DMPM#. I've managed to refrain from buying the iPad despite my weekly store visits. The people at Best Buy must think I'm crazy that I care more about the serial # than the actual model! lol. I'm willing to spend an extra $100 or save it but then sacrifice storage on account of a nice screen. Sad that this is what it has come to but the product is essentially a screen! I'm glad there are Ipads with uniform screens out there, and that means it is possible for these to be made correctly with IPS technology and that this is a QC issue! For those who haven't yet, don't forget to submit feedback to Apple,

http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html

iamwill2886 wrote:

I purchased my iPad Air 16GB White LTE version on November 1st. I noticed the screen right away had a yellowish tint to it but it didn't really bother me or anything until my nephew came out of nowhere when using it and said something. Now I can't get past it lol.

However, the screen isn't that big it's just noticable now that I am aware. But the tint isn't my biggest issue, it's when my screen is on a black screen where I notice the yellow bleed and pink tint. Now THAT is frustrating. And my local AT&T store doesn't have any Airs in stock so I have to wait to return, assuming I do.

Here are a few pics. Do you guys think this is a big enough issue? I know it ultimately boils down to me but I am asking your opinion(s) anyway. And I appreciate them.

Yes that looks terrible, the first pic that is. The second one with white background seems less bad. It's darker toward the right side of the screen. Blacks is more crucial as when you watch movies with black bars and any videos contents that are dark will show issues more.

Jommy999 wrote:

this is my ipad air compare with my monitor

I might try to exchange again but likely it will be the same, apple please sort it out !

Wow man that looks like.... sh#t! Very yella......

nayemmomin1996 wrote:

this is my ipad compared to other retina display devices like a iphone5 and ipod 4, my ipad has got a mild yellow tint on the left and is noticable on safari and when browsing the web, i have also noticed that my screen "bleeds" you can test this by have only a black screen and is noticeable in a dark room.

Yours isn't terrible. *slight* yellow spot towards the upper left side of the screen.

nayemmomin1996 wrote:

this is the screen bleed you can see its pretty bad in the coner and near the home button

Now that's bad. That's why I tell people to try both all white and black screen to observe...

AndrewMacintosh wrote:

My original iPad Air on the left with the uneven color with the replacement on the right....

And some of you guys are getting refurb replacements already? You should demand a new, sealed one.

My God there is such huge difference between the two in tints. I hope your captured lighting from Camera is accurate... but if they do indeed look like that in person that's some serious issue.

Try a reset:

- hold the home button and sleep/wake button at the same time

- the iPad will turn off (keep holding) but as soon as you see the Apple logo appear release both buttons

If this does not resolve the issue then yes I'd suggest to take the iPad back for a replacement.

Hi you are doing the right thing by returning the ipad, I noticed this to on my ipad air the yellow tint was on the left bottom side and I could only notice it on white pages for example safari. I called apple they told to me to return it ASAP so I did. But I found on other ipad post that this Is the glue that hasn't dried yet as they are "fresh" out of the factory and this disappears after a few days. Anyway hopefully it gets sorted out and enjoy they ipad!

Hi there! I've got the same issue - you are not alone. However, I had something similar with my iPad 2 which I bought on launch day. Wait a few days - if it stays, take it back. This is the only logical reason for multiple iPads having screen issues. Unless, there is a major production defect.....

After spending close to $1000, I hope this goes away!

The glue thing doesn't apply to iPads just iPhones. The glass on an iPad is not glued directly to the LCD like on iPhones since the iPhone 4, like galaxy phones except Apple glue is tougher. The iPad 1, 2, 3, 4, and mini glass is only adhered around the perimeter with black double sided tape. I'm sure this new iPad Air is the same way. You can watch YouTube, I've done all before, the LCD/glass separation on an iPhone requires an screen hot plate and cutting wire, the iPad only require heat and a good pry tool. My iPad Air whole screen is a tiny bit yellow actually may be perfect but compared to the two iPad 4th Gen I have it's a bit yellow. The 2 4th gen screens are totally different, one has a really yellow screen one has a really bright blue screen. I have an iPhone 5 and a 5s the 5 is tinted blue the 5s is perfect color comparable to the Air, but the Air is not as right. I think it's the LCD itself and how it was made and where the iPad was manufactured, I'm not sure but I know there's not glue between the glass and LCD panel for an iPad.

Yes, i got mine last night. It had slight yellow tint on the Left Hand Side (noticeable on white backgrounds). Went to store for replacement. Got another one, at store it appeared fine but when reached home, noticing the same issue. Unsure, if its by design. The display should be even (if background is of same color). Looking for some expert technical answer.

Yea your right the whole LCD panel display color should be one color. There's no glue between the glass and LCD. If the LCD panel has different color spots it may have not been cured correctly or quality didn't inspect it well, they'll swap that. Have you noticed the lighting in the ARS compared to your home? The Apple Store lights are setup to make you not notice stuff like that, at least my store. And all the display model units have beautiful blue tinted screen. If the devices whole screen has a yellow tint they'll tell you that how it is it is what it is and we can swap out but there's no guarantee the next will be better and they'll give you another one with a known yellow screen they keep behind the Genius Bar to make you keep yours. Then if you argue with them they say that is not an issue that affects functionality and some screens are just yellow because of the glue and manufacturing process, not curing right or excessive glue, and it's fine. Which is true but I know I hate yellow screens.