IMac 27" pick up

Hey guys out there,
isn't it possible ( - with the Apple Care Protection Plan - ) that Apple pick up my iMac at home?
I've got an problem with the display and/or the graphic boar - my display is darker on the left side, than on the right side.
So is a pick up possible? I live in germany.

Hello:
Call Applecare with your question. These are user-to-user forums and people here do not speak for Apple.
Barry

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