Light leak problem

When I am using an application with a dark background, I see a yellow light comming in from the edges of the screen, especially the corners. I bought mine the first day so I would think that any glue would have evaporated by now. Any ideas?

Apple will never reply here, they don't even read this -- this is a user to user help forum.
Apple will almost never openly acknowledge problems like this (with very very rare exception, like the antenna last year, even then, they blamed the user for not knowing how to hold a phone).
Apple WILL correct the problem as production continues -- and the general concensus right now is that returning it will only net you the same probability of another one with the same problem. If your light leakage is really bad (as it seems to be for some people -- others indicate it is no different than their iPad Original, mine doesn't seem to have a problem at all) then it is probably worth trying to exchange it. If it's minimal, the current wisdom is to wait (the ipad has a one-year warranty) and have them swap it out a few months down the road once the problem has been corrected.
But don't wait for any kind of verbal acknowledgement from Apple.

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Oh you may still get some light leakage. I suspect almost all iPad2 suffer to some extent. I didn't even realize I had any until the other night, when I was shutting my iPad down and it was dark in the room. The light leak I saw as at the bottom right hand corner. In normal viewing, it's simply not an issue and not one I feel is worthy of asking for a replacement. What I have seen here on the forum is that Apple will replace your iPad once for this issue, but not a second time.

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Quote from: blakebart on 06-September-12, 11:05:49
Interesting that you would return it for the dead pixel.
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I'm not sure if it is the graphic card problem but my friend said so.
Sometimes I have lines going acrossing my screen and when that happens I have to move the screen back and forth just to fix it.
My MacBook also has a light leak on my screen, just one tiny spot which annoys me.
Is there a way to fix these problem? I still have my service and support coverage.
If I were to replace the graphic card, will it be covered?
How will they fix my light leak problem?

If you still are covered under warranty or an AppleCare plan that should be covered, assuming you have not damaged the MacBook in some way. Contact Apple at expresslane.apple.com if you are in a country that supports it, or call Apple at the appropriate phone number on this page. Alternatively, carry your MacBook in to an Apple retail store or authorized service provider to have it looked at.
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Personally I would take it to the Apple Store cause the iPhone is still under warranty. You should try your carrier first if your not near an Apple Store and then go from there based on what help or lack of help they provide.
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Screen light leak!!!!!!

hi there,
i got an iphone 4, and it had replaced once aready about 2 months ago, there is a spot light leak on the bottom of the screen, when i just get it, it not really matter, but now the little spot becomes 'bigger', it is really obvious to see when the turn on and off my phone, that makes me SHOCKED by the "growing" light spot!!!!!
i m wondering if i can get another replaced phone with perfect condition that would not disappoint me again!!!
cheers

It was bought from the online Apple Store.
I'm just hoping that they'll do something about it; I know that there's some people that damage things themselves and try and return them, and it affects it for people that do have genuine claims like myself.
One thing that pains me is that I got it as a graduation present from my parents, the second is that this is the THIRD iPod that I've had problems with over 2007 and 2008 (half way through last year my 30GB iPod's hard drive failed, it was only seven months old, and earlier this year my 1st generation iPod touch had to be replaced because it kept freezing). I guess I've just had bad luck, because I've always taken absolute care of my iPods...they've always been in cases, never been dropped, never been in a position where they could be damaged.

Nokia Lumia 720 capacitive button light leak

I just bought Nokia Lumia 720 a week ago and i discovered the capacitive button has light leaked to the display above.
The display is so beautiful and i like it but the light leak is annoying especially when the display is showing dark colour.
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Its a minimal light leak wouldn't bother me tbh,however you can return the device to point of purchase for replacement,dont forget your receipt.
If i have helped at all a click on the white star below would be nice thanks.
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Title: Burst of White Light on iPhone 5S and iPhone 6
Description:
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Canon 5D Mark III = Light Leak & Exposure warning

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Ambient light on the top LCD will enter the exposure metering circuits to again mess up the metering...
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/14/5d-mark-iii-light-leak-incorrect-exposure-readout/
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer?pageKeyCode=prdAdvDetail&docId=0901e02480538fc7&WT.mc...
Hmm... does this mean the camera can't be trusted outdoors in bright light, nor in total darkness?

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Dear all iPhone 5 users!
I am very happy I bought the iPhone 5 on launch day. To be precise I got the white 32 GB version. Just after 2 days I started to notice that there was light leaking between the sleep button and the display. I have read some articles on the net and it seems only white iPhone 5’s are having this problem. You might think it’s a cosmetic flaw… but I am worried. It means there is a ‘gap’ between the unibody and the display. A gap means it’s also susceptible for moisture and damp (i.e. keeping device in pants).
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Hi all,
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Light leak, dust under screen AND dented back.

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I am now on my 4th iPad returned and exchanged.
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