2011 IMAC display going out

[Garyed055]

Hi

My 2011 Imac display has started going out I think. when playing videos the dark scenes are almost completely black even with the brightness turned up all the way. I know there is the possibility of a less used replacement on ebay maybe but are there any new LCD panels available?

Gary

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

Hi

My 2011 Imac display has started going out I think. when playing videos the dark scenes are almost completely black even with the brightness turned up all the way. I know there is the possibility of a less used replacement on ebay maybe but are there any new LCD panels available?

Gary

There are plenty of new LCD panel available for sale. Shipping costs only 89$~120$.

 

[Fishrrman]

After 11 years, might be time to start considering the possibility of something new... or at least, "newER"...

 

[Nguyen Duc Hieu]

After 11 years, might be time to start considering the possibility of something new... or at least, "newER"...

If it's your tool to earn a living, I will totally agree with you.
But sometimes, it's just a toy for repairing/restoring hobby, and restored iMacs can be donated to others for their light use (kids learning online or similar use cases)

 

[Garyed055]

After 11 years, might be time to start considering the possibility of something new... or at least, "newER"...

Good idea but fixed income can't afford something newer.

 

[Fishrrman]

"Good idea but fixed income can't afford something newer."

I'd suggest looking for a used 2018 Mac Mini.
Or maybe an Apple-refurbished m1 Mini.
Then pick up a 24" or 27" 1080p display to go with it.

 

[The_Croupier]

There are plenty of new LCD panel available for sale. Shipping costs only 89$~120$.

Probably cheaper to buy a entire faulty 2011 imac, that’s what I’ve found in Australia anyway.