tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post7814605031012994407..comments2023-10-21T15:34:11.121+02:00Comments on iMac Vertical Lines W860 U2N: 2010 - Happy holidays!nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14884957270486927532noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-15278767185968451152021-04-14T03:43:20.518+02:002021-04-14T03:43:20.518+02:00Very nice info and right to the point. I don't...Very nice info and right to the point. I don't know if this is actually the best place to ask but do you folks have any ideea where to employ some professional writers? Thanks :)<b><a href="https://computerbutler.de/app-entwicklung-fuer-ios-android-windows-linux-in-berlin/" rel="nofollow">app agentur berlin</a></b><br /><br />LexieBoyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051897766605537508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-30752469996530419192012-05-30T12:23:59.326+02:002012-05-30T12:23:59.326+02:00Thanks for all the info but I am afraid the Apple ...Thanks for all the info but I am afraid the Apple helpline ( even the supervisor) refused me a free repair even though the the machine was bought May 2007 and the problem (1 inch vertical white line)gradually developed from mid 2011.Beware if you try the helpline in Ireland for this problem as they were pleasant but ineffective. It's Bill Gates from now on.donalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-79850695348122253922011-12-14T22:13:12.983+01:002011-12-14T22:13:12.983+01:00Im based in Dublin, Ireland. My iMac has 2 vertica...Im based in Dublin, Ireland. My iMac has 2 vertical blue lines and 1 yellow. Like the last poster I was also told the program to fix this problem ended in May 2011. I waited over an hour on the phone to Apple Support to be told "my supervisor couldn't justify repairing your imac due to the time elapsed since the May deadline". They also said my iMac was vintage model i.e. over 5 yrsDavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-40129891917145269772011-12-10T14:48:12.761+01:002011-12-10T14:48:12.761+01:00Following up on various postive blogs, I contacted...Following up on various postive blogs, I contactedApple Care in France where I live. I got to speak to an English speaker senior advisor. He pointed out that the replacement option had died in May 2011, but then put me on hold whilst he enquired whether an exception could be made. In the even the stumbling block was that the necessary part could no longer be sourced; Thus no repair could be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-49722139546163927782011-11-29T15:22:46.632+01:002011-11-29T15:22:46.632+01:00I've had a similar experience to the last post...I've had a similar experience to the last poster - appalling customer service verging on contempt. My problem first appeared about a year ago and I contacted Apple about it only to be told there was nothing they could do and basically to get lost. I gave up until I recently came across this blog and decided to try again. I was told that the program for fixing this fault had now expired and Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02089994259847778301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-76083308043409309182011-11-15T01:16:42.568+01:002011-11-15T01:16:42.568+01:00I bought my iMac four and a half years ago. The s...I bought my iMac four and a half years ago. The serial number begins W970 and ends in VUX. My screen is pretty much impossible to read thanks to a thick vertical line. I have been treated with nothing but rudeness and contempt by Apple staff when I've attempted to find a solution to this problem both by calling and writing. I was even told that the Sale of Goods Act doesn't apply to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-31988367341000473142011-09-06T08:47:45.104+02:002011-09-06T08:47:45.104+02:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-86658680816310533112011-06-28T21:17:21.386+02:002011-06-28T21:17:21.386+02:00I'm glad most of you had good luck. I just cal...I'm glad most of you had good luck. I just called and the rep acted like it wasn't a common problem and informed me that my 2006 Mac was at the end of its life.Carol Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676342522595929215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-19772869031632268652011-06-27T12:46:04.642+02:002011-06-27T12:46:04.642+02:00I now have 4 vertical lines on my MAC. Called the...I now have 4 vertical lines on my MAC. Called the MAC shop in Melbourne and they said because it was out of warranty and the cut off date was 26 May I would have to pay or get a new screen. Very disappointed. I love my MAC and wouldn't buy anything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-50645729896456152132011-06-23T11:35:02.705+02:002011-06-23T11:35:02.705+02:00Noticed the problem last week. Exclaimed, "Ar...Noticed the problem last week. Exclaimed, "Are you frickin' kidding me!?" Took the computer to my local Apple reseller who tried to dispute my case with Apple. The fix was denied as Apple stopped supporting this fix about a month ago. I left the machine at the shop and called Apple myself. I pleaded my case and after speaking with a number of reps/supervisors they "made an Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207812549309066572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-32175353089989231292011-06-23T04:08:30.213+02:002011-06-23T04:08:30.213+02:00I have the same issue that started 2 days ago, a s...I have the same issue that started 2 days ago, a single vertical blue line running on my imac's monitor. Today I tried using my imac but it won't turn on and it's totally dead. Please advise if they will still fix it for free. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-1505431856179829612011-06-20T19:21:45.529+02:002011-06-20T19:21:45.529+02:00I called Apple care. I had called them before wit...I called Apple care. I had called them before without success. They told me today if I could get a case # of someone who got it approved after the May 26th cut off date that they would see if they could work it out the same way. Any one have any ideas?Supervisor gave me # to call back if I got any other info.Lynn Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140232082171357148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-47791536231791370762011-06-16T17:30:36.205+02:002011-06-16T17:30:36.205+02:00Just to add to the above comments: it is *definite...Just to add to the above comments: it is *definitely* worth calling Apple, still. I phoned AppleCare in the UK on 9 June 2011: I was told that this was a known issue and that if I took it to the Genius bar or an authorised repair centre and the problem was confirmed to be the display, then a free repair would be carried out. <br /><br />I asked the AppleCare phone rep to check that this program Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-55431092807469145822011-06-14T10:24:30.726+02:002011-06-14T10:24:30.726+02:00Got my iMac 17" in for repair today, for free...Got my iMac 17" in for repair today, for free! Apple very helpful and kind.Alfiehttp://www.channelswim.blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-82674354877974261692011-06-11T19:41:25.838+02:002011-06-11T19:41:25.838+02:00UPDATE... I took my iMac to the apple store near m...UPDATE... I took my iMac to the apple store near my house in Carlsbad, CA on 6/10. The very nice person working told me that yes they can fix it for $300-400! So I left the apple store sad and hopeless. Jump to 6/10, I called apple again and was told there is nothing they can do they are no longer fixing this problem for free. At this point I'm starting to cry because I will have no computerNicole Hugheshttp://www.socalsavvymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-65898483380787503842011-06-11T19:37:43.499+02:002011-06-11T19:37:43.499+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625217694069319957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-18548462376756818492011-06-06T21:05:19.555+02:002011-06-06T21:05:19.555+02:00I called today and now they are NOT FIXING this pr...I called today and now they are NOT FIXING this problem. Apple service told me that they have fixed all of the computers for this "issue" and are not planning on fixing anymore. This is crazy because I am 6 days late they won't fix it? I'm going to try and bring it in to my local apple store and see if they can help but I'm sure I'll get the same thing. SUCKS!Nicole Hugheshttp://www.socalsavvymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-46592142824981056212011-05-31T18:53:04.569+02:002011-05-31T18:53:04.569+02:00me lo arreglaron gratis.
gracias por la informació...me lo arreglaron gratis.<br />gracias por la información.<br />un saludoSergiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080484910701424062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-42511620532379409802011-05-31T01:07:52.918+02:002011-05-31T01:07:52.918+02:00The Regent street store accepted my iMac, I would ...The Regent street store accepted my iMac, I would suggest calling Apple first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-50317189071013336362011-05-27T21:39:23.389+02:002011-05-27T21:39:23.389+02:00Yes here in San Antonio, TX I just took a 2006 iMa...Yes here in San Antonio, TX I just took a 2006 iMac to the apple store. They replaced it for free under their internal "EM80" article. But they mentioned that this campaign is ending "within days"Samhttp://sam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-83469730857008567052011-05-27T15:59:35.398+02:002011-05-27T15:59:35.398+02:00Ours has just started exhibiting the problem. Appl...Ours has just started exhibiting the problem. Apple Support were helpful but the Brighton AppleStore and our local authorised service centre both say it's unfixable as parts are not available... Can I ask which London AppleStore accepted your unit for repair last week? Thanks...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-62622784159337422872011-05-23T01:09:24.656+02:002011-05-23T01:09:24.656+02:00Hello all,
I took my late 2006 iMac into a London ...Hello all,<br />I took my late 2006 iMac into a London apple store last week. I explained the problem, they confirmed it was the LCD booked it in for a free repair : )<br /><br />They did mention that the machine was almost too old to be accepted in an Apple store. Apparently machines that are to old can only be repaired at authorised repair centres.<br /><br />I suggest if you are having the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-50163763028448994832011-05-07T18:50:22.978+02:002011-05-07T18:50:22.978+02:00(Reposting, as my previous post didn't go thru...(Reposting, as my previous post didn't go thru. Sorry if it gets posted double). <br />I'm in Italy. I have the 17" Core Duo iMac 2006 with 2-3 colored vertical lines. After reading the comments here, I just called Apple Support in Italy and they responded immediately about the problem, they are aware of it, and they gave me the phone no. of the closest authorized store near me. <br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-21479842889101632982011-05-07T16:26:31.201+02:002011-05-07T16:26:31.201+02:00At apple.com it says the extension program was clo...At apple.com it says the extension program was closed on December 2008....So that's not true? Can I still ask for my repair?<br /><br />And I have another question, replacing the LCD Display was the solution?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647750096302794667.post-85486495120088490212011-04-18T13:23:47.643+02:002011-04-18T13:23:47.643+02:00My father-in-law had the same vertical lines probl...My father-in-law had the same vertical lines problem on his 17 inch iMac, we called Apple Support, they sent us to an authorised Apple agent in Ireland who replaced the screen free of charge. Great. But four months later the lines have returned....Mazurkanoreply@blogger.com