What does Apple do to refurbished Cinema monitors?

[Bob Coxner]

For example, I know that Apple puts new batteries in refurbished iPads and Macbooks. Do they put new backlights in refurbished monitors? Any other things they change?

I have no worries in buying anything else refurbished from Apple but I'd like to know more before buying a refurb monitor.

 

[mulo]

fix it if its broke, test it, clean it, repackage it.
applies to anything

 

[merrillmonster]

Apple refurbished products all have new housing and external features. All of the internal parts could possibly be from a salvaged device that had cosmetic damage. I am not sure about the bulbs specifically though. All refurbished devices are put through many functionality tests and are often more dependable than brand new devices.

 

[Bob Coxner]

I've bought Apple (and Dell) refurbs many times, so that's not an issue. It's just that a monitor backlight is similar to a battery. They both deteriorate over time and have expected lifespans. Apple replaces batteries in refurbs and it would be good to know they do the same for backlights in monitors.

I chatted with Apple sales and they say they don't have that info.

Edit: NM. I checked Amazon and I can buy a new 27" ACD for only $36 more than I would pay for a refurb + sales tax from Apple. For $36 extra on an item of this overall cost, I'll just go new and not worry about the backlight.