Slightly different vertical line issue

Hey guys,
I think I might be having the 'vertical line' problem. The screen suddenly goes to vertical lines and the computer is then unresponsive to inputs (actually there'd be no way to tell...), and the only solution being to restart it via the power button.
The questions I have are:
1). Is this the 'vertical line' problem
2). Is it the video card at fault? (Certainly seems like it)
3). Can the video card on these computers be replaced or is it an integrated unit?
4). I gather that the Apple extended Repair offer on this model has expired (****), what do I have to do to get this repaired, or is it something I can do myself with the right parts?
Thanks

Excellent ideas, x! Our "IT" is one guy in another building across campus, and while he's extremely capable he's also overloaded and prefers to lock people from poking around their computers so he'll have fewer things to undo. I'll get on his list. Meantime, maybe I'll start my project over at home where I have Premiere Pro running flawlessly on an XP system I've tweaked to perfection, but what do I know? Thanks for the link. Now I can finally join the British Lard Marketing Board!
Greg

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Hai Deep,
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I may be purchasing a 17" Powerbook 1.67GHz and know that those with a W85 s/n are the big culprits regarding screen defects, i.e., vertical lines.
Are there other serial numbers, as well, showing up as problem units? Is there a source where I can find a listing of them?

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Hi guys,
As can be seen in this forum (and a lot of other forums, as well), a lot of people are experiencing this problem on their 17" iMac G5 with iSight. Here are some pertinent details (which may be familiar to a lot of people but can be a primer for those who are just starting to experience the problem):
1. For most of us, these lines started appearing between 13-15 months after they purchased them. The lucky ones either had these failures occur during the first 12 months, or had APP.
2. The majority of these units can be traced to the Shanghai factory W8 (enter your S/N in this website to get the manufacturing information of your unit: http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html).
3. A similar issue occurred (or is occurring) with 17" PBs. From what I have read on the Apple PB forums, it seems that this has been a long standing issue and Apple has SUPPOSEDLY attempted to censor some of the posts discussing this. Note that these units can also be traced back to the same Shanghai factory.
4. The "iMac G5 Repair Extension Program for Video and Power Issues" which certain people have always been referring users to on posts discussing this type of problem obviously refers to a totally different issue (http://www.apple.com/support/imac/repairextensionprogram/) and is applicable only to first gen iMac G5s. I'm sure that everyone appreciates it but, at this point, it is quite clear that it is not the solution to our problem.
5. Based on the number of posts discussing this very same problem in the Apple forums, it is pretty obvious that these are not isolated issues. There are too many similarities (time of failure, how the numbers of line increase over time, manufacturing source, etc.)
6. Some people have suggested that unstable power sources may be the primary cause of the problem. However, based on the locations of the people with these problems who have posted in this forum, it seems unlikely. From what I can see, the problem happens whether you are from a highly industrialized country (where a stable power source can be expected) or a developing country (where power sources MAY be more unstable).
7. Apple has typically responded (to anyone who has taken the time to write or have their iMacs inspected) that this is not a known manufacturing defect issue. As such, the cost to repair this problem, which can go up to USD 500, will have to be borne by the owner.
8. Based on posts of some people who have had their units repaired, it is the LCD that has to be replaced. This is also supported by posts from people who have resorted to purchase a separate display as a workaround.
Now, the question is, *how do we get Apple to address this issue*? Do we all start writing Steve Jobs about it? Do we go to the press? Should we put up a website and Digg it to death? A spoof video on YouTube? MySpace? Or will we just suffer in silence? Suggestions anyone?
P.S. Suggestions that involve any sort of violence or industrial sabotage are not acceptable, please.
Note that Ale_Tog has put up a Flickr page where we can post photos of our poor iMacs. Just send the photo to [email protected] with the subject "Dead pixels on iMac". No text, just the photo attachment. (+Ale_Tog, if you read this, I hope you don't mind me posting this here. Also, I suggest that we at least put the first 5 chars of the serial number, the factory information which can be retrieved on the link in #2 above, and which country the unit is based.+). I highly recommend that everyone send a photo to show that these are not isolated issues.
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=974094
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5146382&tstart=0
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=463075&tstart=270
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=197560&tstart=360 (this is about dead pixels, but one person reported a whole line)
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Yep. I feel Apple's 1 year manufacturer warranty for the iMac is not adequate, especially for an all-in-one unit with a relatively high price.
My iMac G5 started displaying a vertical cyan line about 4 weeks ago, only about 19-20 months after I bought it for Christmas in 2005.
I called up Apple to enquire what could be done and was told by their customer service that a rather long period had elasped since the warranty expired in 2006. So I was told to take the iMac to an authorised repair centre and Apple will not contribute to the cost of the repair.
I expect respectable service life from my computer and anything less than 5 years is totally unacceptable. Thus I seriously question the value proposition for the iMac in this respect. Does it mean that I have to replace my iMac every 2 years? The computer still feel reasonably zippy, I still have plenty of space left on my hard drive, but the screen is failing ...
Today another line (green) appeared on the screen ...
It is my understanding that a number of LCD monitor manufacturers are now providing 3 year warranties for their products. Now why should Apple only provide a 1 year warranty? Especially when the replacement option will cost more than buying an entire new LCD monitor with even better specifications?
Based on the number of responeses I have seen here, this is not a rare occurance and I seriously question their quality control in their manufacturing process. I think Apple should be responsible for these repairs, and also provide a 3-year warranty for their LCD screens.
My iMac's serial number is W8548Zxxxxx.
Sincerely yours, an unhappy Apple customer.

Vertical lines - there for sure

I want to share my success of getting iMac, that was demoed for a while, before I became user and warranty time started ticking for me. Initially unhappy to discover, that unit was on display at some computer shop (via traces of activities), I am now extremely happy to be found in position to be covered by 12 months warranty, once famous vertical lines issue is there, as it should (same unfortunate serial number). Only weeks were left for this joy to happen.
On the other hand, I am posting this to encourage Apple looking at the essence of problem, and stop playing unaware - when the rest of the world knows issue very well, it would be surprising, that otherwise great company would behave like it does now. If we, Apple users, are goodwilled to slightly overpay for our gadgets, surely we do this with trust in Apple as decent manufacturer of reliable equipment. If manufacturing turns out to have defects (having that for particular serie is sure sign), we, users, and Apple are finding ourselves at crossroads: either our favorite company does right thing to protect our expectations, or we no longer expect equipment to be reliable, we though it should be.
If my PC screens are more robust, than those in Mac, and if there is nobody to stand on our side in such discoveries - well, you got idea.
Personally, I am happy to have warranty, as described. But it is only luck. One cannot expect be lucky all the time.
Apple, please address issue as needed, I want to be able buying your next product.

edis wrote:
Perhaps it would be helpful to know, that my particular serial is of W8605xxxU2N range, what is exactly current wave of falling down screens - pity, do not see them in arranged program yet. For my warranty repair, I see LCD being awaited from supply chain, that must be defective part.
Really interesting, the serial of my 17” iMac is also W8605xxxU2N.
edis wrote:
... I think this position is unnecessary: you have had your deal by exchanging money for goods. 100% of price? That should be enough.
It was not supposed, nor were you warned, that those goods will last you ONLY for warranty term. If some manufacturing defect leads to obvious state of serie of product HAVING this hidden "quality" - there is no need for you to imagine having 50% of Apple share to cover that accident. We know, and were happy, Apple does good, but being capable, it especially has something to obey. ...
Well, yes, that’s absolutely right, - theoretically. Practically, the situation is unfortunately in many cases not so logical. For example you truly find “iMac fanatics” on the web who effectively repair their Mac 100% on their own costs. Alternatively you find a lot “Apple follower” which simply buy a new Mac. How a person in such situation reacts, simply depends on the insensitivity of their “iMac-Apple correlation”. (Some person might prefer to be married to their iMac or Apple…)
Whatever as you, I have clear principles, - and so before buying a new Mac, or reparation fully on my own costs, I will shift to anti-Apple Dell Computer…. However if there might be a chance to alter Apple’s position in my case, I am in contrast to you absolutely willing to make some kind of a “balanced deal”….
At last a little recommendation, everyone who have one of these “cursed” iMac series (like early 2006) models within warranty, should conclude immediately an Apple Care Protection Plan.

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Any new results?
I'm having the same issue. Looks like this, but at a slight angle and different RGB colors (almost like JPG artifacting).
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