Apple Cinema LED 24 screen smudge (With pics)

Hey all, I've got an issue with my beloved Cinema There's some weird smudge/misscolor in the right side of the screen. Anyways, I'm just gonna say a few thousand words without writing anymore:

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Little extra info:
I've tested the screen on 2 computers, just to be sure that it's the monitor. Also, as you can see, it's almost like the color gets a little brighter to the right of the smudge and out to the edge. I noticed it about a week ago when I was looking for a wallpaper, as it's only very visible on some colors, so it might have been there longer, because it's hard to spot when just browsing the web or playing, but it usually gets in the way now, when I'm working in Photoshop, which of course isn't acceptable for a 1.183$ monitor, which it costs in Denmark and it's not even a year old. I hope someone can help me identify the problem, thanks.

Transporteur said:

I've had the exact same issue with my 30" Cinema, on both sides, though. It's a bleeding backlight.

One quick call to Apple and 24 hours later I had a brand new unit on my desk.

If you've got warranty left, just give them a call. They won't repair it (not cost effective) and just send you a new unit. If you don't have any AppleCare left, ask your local AASP how much he'd charge you for a repair/replacement.

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Oh alright, so I guess I should start finding my AppleCare and call the store, as it seems I have to get a new one. Doubt they can do it in 24 hours tho, but I hope they will do it without any issues : )

Thanks for the help and reebzor it would seem like you need to find your warranty too : ( hehe

Washac said:

Hi


Still like to know what Dell model this happened to ?

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Maybe try and PM him too

Also, how long did there go between the times it would happen to your ACD?

Turned mine into the store yesterday and they said they are waiting for spare-parts now. Just hope it wont be long

Washac said:

Hi



My ACD was sent back, a new panel was fitted and with a few momnths of getting it back it started to build up again.

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Hmm alright, seems like it's not my last visit at the repair-store.. But I hope it