Imac Condensation Problem

This is a video blog about a manufacturing fault in the 24 inch aluminum Imac's in which unwanted condensation can form under the glass screens of the display. I have logged a case with Apple and they have told me that their official standpoint is to leave the computer on for several hours and that the heat of the fans will drive the unwanted vapor away. Nevertheless, Imac users or potential buyers BEWARE!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Imac
• Condensation
• Mac
• Vs
• PC
• Apple
• display
• screen
• vapor
• humidity
• computer

[Neo2005]

I just got a 24 inch imac today and within 45 minutes of booting it up i had the exact problem. Took it back to the store imediatly and got a new one, and now its on this one too. Im going to speak with the best buy apple rep tomorrow and find out what the hell is going on

[LACK78]

Hey Neo2005. After some research & reassurance from apple I'm confident the problem will not arise again nor cause damage or device / component failure. If it occurs simply leave the mac on until the heat of the display vaporizes the condensation. Many people freak out & think their imac's are going to catch fire. So they complain to apple & end up waiting weeks for a replacement imac that they dont need. When in fact if they had been patient the problem would have righted itself. Best of luck

[modelcounty]

I had this problem an hour ago, after changing my underwear and regaining my composure i just got a hairdryer and put it on full and pointed it at the screen from 2 feet away, did the trick. no suction cups, latex gloves or panic needed!!

[icansmellcolors]

is a fruit joke tolerable on this video

[lovely2626]

@OhFookinELL awesome

[OhFookinELL]

@lovely2626 Thanks for the tip. But I managed to have the guts to pull out the glass and cleaned it. Now it's looking like new!! :) Thanks once again.

[lovely2626]

@OhFookinELL put your display to never sleep for bout 5 hours

[OhFookinELL]

I've got it as well on left top side of screen, covering about a quarter of the screen. Had it for months and not gone away. Thinking about taking screen off and cleaning it.

[TACarle2010]

i've had my 24 inch imac for 2 years now and i can say catergorically, this problem is not a one off and happens over and over again and worsens over time. i am an apple groupie and love their products and this is my second imac and third apple computer and i have had no hassles with the other 2 so this is UNIQUE to this model. mine is about to go back to the shop for a service ... so we will see what's the happs. if you're having hassles talk to me here ... don't ya just love the internet! :)

[DarthCaboose2321]

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[sn0le]

@LACK78:

Did the issue go away?

[TheCmtv]

I have the same problem on my NEW july 2010 model... i've left it on for several hours and its still not gone..... i've had it since september