3 to 4 mm black line on left side

Hi all I have a iMac 20 inch and have a 3 to 4mm black line down the left side of the screen. Could someone tell me if this is a fault or is this common. I have had the mac for 2 weeks and it appeared yesterday.
Thanks Les

Well, it appeared just as your 14 day return expired, so call Apple under the 1 year warranty. No it is not common or expected.

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