• @arin
    link
    English
    188 hours ago

    “According to an investigation by one of the affected users, the Apple iMac screen uses a flex cable that must sustain a voltage of around 50 volts when the screen is set to high or maximum brightness. This causes the connector to burn out over time, it was theorized, resulting in short circuits that cause the black lines to appear on the screen”

    • @rottingleaf
      link
      English
      68 hours ago

      Oh. Makes sense it’s a cable. This way they can profit on spare cables and keep the reputation of reliable hardware for their fanbase.

      • @kalleboo
        link
        English
        177 hours ago

        This flex cable is bonded to the LCD and requires a replacement of the whole display assembly

        • @rottingleaf
          link
          English
          117 hours ago

          Oh, so they can sell the whole matrix in addition to cable. Even better.

          • @slaacaa
            link
            English
            4
            edit-2
            2 hours ago

            A true marvel of engineering, pushing the boundries of business and technology

            Tap for spoiler

            /s

        • @lando55
          link
          English
          23 hours ago

          Oh. Makes sense it’s Cable. This way they can profit on spare Cables and keep the reputation of New Mutants for their fanbase.