Buying a used ACD (23"), what should I look for ?

[darkus]

Hi everyone, i'm buying a used 23" Apple Cinema Display and i'm probably going to just pick one up cash on the spot. Is there anything I should specifically look for when getting the display so I know I'm getting a good unit?

Thanks everyone!

 

[sparkie7]

look for discoloration (yellowing) and also the pink cast on very early models

 

[studio¹³¹]

look for ghosting and flickering -- both mine and my fathers 23" acd has had both issues...

 

[darkus]

Thank you

 

[Hrududu]

I'm guessing you're getting an Aluminum one, but just in case you're getting one of the acrylic models, also be sure to check out the stand on the back. Make sure the hinge isn't broken and that its still tight.

 

[btbrossard]

We have a number of ACDs (aluminum) at work and all of them have what appears to be staining on the top of the display right under the white menu bar.

You can hardly see it when the menu bar is there, but as soon as you do something without the menu bar (full screen photoshop) you can see it.

All of the monitors were purchased at the same time and they all have this problem (total of 5) although some are worse than others.

I would be pissed if they were mine, however, when dealing with company property, as long as the display turns on, I guess it's okay 🙂 .

 

[chiefroastbeef]

Also look for dead pixels, bring up a white screen and see if there are any abnormalities.