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Apple M1 iMac users report permanent display problem emerging after warranty ends | Bad news for those without AppleCare+ coverage

The first reports that some 24-inch M1 iMac models were experiencing dark horizontal lines on their screens first appeared over a year ago. It's unclear how many...

Facepalm: There is an increasing number of M1 iMac owners reporting the appearance of the same display issue, suggesting this is a hardware flaw on Apple's part. Users say that the problem does not appear on external displays connected to the iMac, pointing to a screen issue rather than something affecting the iGPU. After a while, usually about 2 years, the cable starts to burn out and degrade at the connector, causing short circuits that result in horizontal black lines appearing.

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