I have an iMac with a black / blank screen on startup. Been to Apple Genius. They have no idea and wish to replace logic board, screen ,cable - over $1300 cost - ouch. Any ideas
I have an iMac with a black / blank screen on startup. Been to Apple Genius (Aus, Bondi). They have no idea and wish to replace logic board, screen ,cable - over $1300 cost - ouch. Any ideas ? Thanks
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