Tiny bug behind iMac's glass screen

Feng Shui · May 14, 2009, 11:17 AM

I was watching a movie today, and noticed a dot on the screen. I scrubbed it hardcore, and it didn't go away. I freaked out because it might be a stuck pixel. After close observation, there are tiny extensions (probably its feet) around the 1-2 pixel size bug. I've taken a screen capture, but the bug is not displayed on it. Is it actually a bug? Should I take the glass off and exterminate the thing?

GonzoRob · May 14, 2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Feng Shui

I've taken a screen capture, but the bug is not displayed on it.

You took a screen capture of something phyisically on your screen ... and you're surprised that it didn't show up?

Reminds me of this : http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...3202508AAKhUd3

BlizzardBomb · 05:01 PM

I've had this before where a bug was actually inside the display panel and crawling around. He then decided to die, I guess from heat right smack bang in the middle of the screen. If it's just behind the glass you could probably take it off with suction cups like iFixit did. If it's inside the screen, you've got some bigger issues.

JayLenochiniMac · May 14, 2009, 01:03 PM

Do a feng shui on it and it'll disappear.

Feng Shui · May 14, 2009, 02:29 PM

Ah crap, I hope its not inside the screen, but just behind the glass -_- I noticed it moved off the screen, and disappeared behind the black bezel. I'll remove the glass using that guide, thanks!

I'll try to get a picture of the bug

May 14, 2009, 11:17 AM	#1
Feng Shui Banned Join Date: Apr 2008	Tiny bug behind iMac's glass screen I was watching a movie today, and noticed a dot on the screen. I scrubbed it hardcore, and it didn't go away. I freaked out because it might be a stuck pixel. After close observation, there are tiny extensions (probably its feet) around the 1-2 pixel size bug. I've taken a screen capture, but the bug is not displayed on it. Is it actually a bug? Should I take the glass off and exterminate the thing?
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May 14, 2009, 11:26 AM	#3
BlizzardBomb macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England	I've had this before where a bug was actually inside the display panel and crawling around. He then decided to die, I guess from heat right smack bang in the middle of the screen. If it's just behind the glass you could probably take it off with suction cups like iFixit did. If it's inside the screen, you've got some bigger issues. __________________ Mid '09 13" MBP, Rev. B iMac G5 Retired: 4th Gen iPod 20 GB, 1st Gen iPod nano 2 GB, iPod classic 80 GB Last edited by BlizzardBomb; May 14, 2009 at 05:01 PM.
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May 14, 2009, 01:03 PM	#4
JayLenochiniMac macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Sanfrakota	Do a feng shui on it and it'll disappear. __________________ Home iMac 27" 2.9GHz Intel Core i5 Work iMac 24" 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme Mobile iPad 2 & iPhone 5
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May 14, 2009, 02:29 PM	#5
Feng Shui Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Apr 2008	Ah crap, I hope its not inside the screen, but just behind the glass -_- I noticed it moved off the screen, and disappeared behind the black bezel. I'll remove the glass using that guide, thanks! I'll try to get a picture of the bug
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