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Backlight bleeding
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No, the way to test for bleeding is to use the device normally, if you see bleeding, you have a problem. If you don't see bleeding, you don't have a problem.
It's just like any other LED monitor, except iPads screen can be turned up to brighter levels than others.
I have seen this comment a few times and do not agree. I have 2 led tv's, 2 led monitors, 1 led laptop, an iphone, and an ipad 2. The ipad 2 is the only one that fails the black screen test.
With the short supply, what is the rush to return these?
Seems like this is a manufacturing defect that should be covered in the 1 year standard warranty. Therefore can't we just deal with the bleeding for another month or two and then just walk into an apple store with a warranty claim and walk out with a replacement???
Seems like this is a manufacturing defect that should be covered in the 1 year standard warranty. Therefore can't we just deal with the bleeding for another month or two and then just walk into an apple store with a warranty claim and walk out with a replacement???
I agree, it was my bad. I have no issues when viewing and using my ipad2. only when turning up the brightness on a dark screen. My unit is just fine and no issues.
I meant to update my post last night afterwards but forgot. Thanks for reminding me
Well the sad truth is if you care about it failing that test, you should probably just return it and not buy one unless Apple announces they've changed the manufacturing process or design.
It appears all of them fail the black screen in the dark test to some degree. Apple likely decided that was a non-issue as only the OCD care about the black screen test It IS an issue for those who see it when watching a video and other types of normal use--that's a different story.
But I'd be surprised if we see any major change to the iPad 2 to make sure they pass the black screen test. And definitely not any time soon while their rushing stock and manufacturing to meet demand in the US and launch international on the 25th.
So if it bothers you, I'd just return as you're not likely to get a perfect one anytime soon. Only exchange if yours is extra bad and you can live with one with more minor bleeding during a black screen test.
Yes.
Much better to wait as that 1) gives a chance to see if it is maybe a glue issue that gets better over time, 2) gives them time to fix the manufacturing problem if that's what it is so you aren't just exchanging one bleeding unit for another, and 3) Avoids the crowds and limited supply problems.
After 14 days it'll be a refurb, and refurbs will be old and would've have been returned for a reason (backlight bleeding) and, as Apple hasn't / probably won't acknowledge this as a problem, they won't replace the refurbs' screens.
I DO see it while watching video. I did not come to this forum because I randomly give all my led devices black screen tests. Mine can't be normal or apple would be going out of business.
Yes they will be refurbs, however the screens may be new. A component may have had an issue, been fixed, and mated i with a brand new display. They still have to sell it as a refurb.
Does Backlight bleeding go away?
I read thru a lot of the posts on this subject. Mostly complaining. To be expected. Some are making ridiculous statements. I was hoping someone would get to the facts of the matter. Still looking
I discovered on other forums, that it is an adhesive curing issue. When the adhesive thoroughly cures, the bleeding goes away... automatically. I noticed one reply wherein that they could push down on the edge of the display and the bleeding degree would change slightly. That shows the adhesive has not cured completely.
Apple stands behind all their products. If it does not go away ... get a new one. iFixit discovered in their disassembly process, the adhesive is really good ... don't try to fixit yourself.
I read thru a lot of the posts on this subject. Mostly complaining. To be expected. Some are making ridiculous statements. I was hoping someone would get to the facts of the matter. Still looking
I discovered on other forums, that it is an adhesive curing issue. When the adhesive thoroughly cures, the bleeding goes away... automatically. I noticed one reply wherein that they could push down on the edge of the display and the bleeding degree would change slightly. That shows the adhesive has not cured completely.
Apple stands behind all their products. If it does not go away ... get a new one. iFixit discovered in their disassembly process, the adhesive is really good ... don't try to fixit yourself.
How does this stuff work, how long do we wait before we say its time to go the replacement route?
Agreed. One's like yours should definitely be returned exchanged.
Watching a video at normal brightness is a proper test.
I couldn't care less if mine has some light bleeding only noticeable on a black screen in a dark room. I don't notice any watching video on mine, so I'm good and see no need to to a black screen/dark room test.
And how bright do these screens get (you do turn up the brightness to 100%, right)? Is the iPad screen brighter than the others? (Apple allowing too much brightness).
Not arguing that absolutely no one has screen bleed, but most don't see it unless they do the test, and who really uses their device under those circuimstances ? If Apple allowed less brightness adjustment, then this would not be an issue, would it?
Actually, refurbs are not returned iPads. According to my Apple Store, all returned iPads are sent back to Apple and completely disassembled. The parts might make their way into refurbished units, but they aren't just resold returned iPads.
so i went to the apple store to swap out my ipads, i posted pics here before. The white one, they checked 4 ipads and said mine has the least amount of bleeding. The black one, they found one that had bleeding only on one edge, so i swapped for that one. So this is a major issue, the question is if you can live with it or not. But one thing you should know is that they do have ipads specific for exchanges of defective ones.
I got a retail swap today and made the mistake of not checking it at the apple store. The bleeding's worse on this one than my first one
I'm going to wait to replace mine, I have a feeling this is fairly common with the initial batch and will be fixed by apple moving forward even if they don't admit there was a problem.
My iPad had one bad light bleed spot and some strange yellow blob under the screen. Took it to the Apple Store and got a brand new iPad. This one has no blob and a few extra spots where I can see bleeding, but they are all much less bright than the original. I think this is as good as I'll get for now. Maybe I will swap again in a couple months when everything settles down.
