Since last January, I've been lucky to use a 24" Intel iMac with a secondary 24" monitor. My productivity and propensity to multi-task increased over my old Dell desktop with dual 17" LCD's.
Now I'm the type of power user that absolutely refuses to reboot my machine, or shut it off. I even reluctantly push back updates that require me to reboot my computer. This is because I have a dozen applications open, with multiple projects ongoing, and I have a bad habit of not saving my work, but leaving it open.
Last Friday, as I wrapped up the workweek and headed home, I happened to leave my Twitter page open on my desktop. When I came into the office today, I noticed that my desktop was still up, and my screen saver was not active. After a quick check, I verified my computer was not locked up as I could move the mouse and open windows, so I just shrugged it off and got to work with my typical Monday morning tasks.
After a few hours of working this morning, I switched desktops (I love having multiple / virtual desktop spaces) and noticed a faint ghost on my background. At first I thought my monitor was dirty, but then I realized it was burn-in. CRAP!
I quick pulled up my Twitter page, and sure enough, the ghost image was an outline of the light colors on my twitter. After spending 15 minutes searching google, I found this page: http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/fr_index.html?/main/lcd-screen-burn.html
So it looks like I may be able to reverse this burn-in. I'm going to set my screensaver to 1 minute for inactivity, with a bright white background, and see if I can't "white-out" my burn-in away.
Wish me luck! If this doesn't work, I'll try turning my iMac off overnight, and if that doesn't work, time to see if this is covered under my AppleCare plan.
Now I'm the type of power user that absolutely refuses to reboot my machine, or shut it off. I even reluctantly push back updates that require me to reboot my computer. This is because I have a dozen applications open, with multiple projects ongoing, and I have a bad habit of not saving my work, but leaving it open.
Last Friday, as I wrapped up the workweek and headed home, I happened to leave my Twitter page open on my desktop. When I came into the office today, I noticed that my desktop was still up, and my screen saver was not active. After a quick check, I verified my computer was not locked up as I could move the mouse and open windows, so I just shrugged it off and got to work with my typical Monday morning tasks.
After a few hours of working this morning, I switched desktops (I love having multiple / virtual desktop spaces) and noticed a faint ghost on my background. At first I thought my monitor was dirty, but then I realized it was burn-in. CRAP!
I quick pulled up my Twitter page, and sure enough, the ghost image was an outline of the light colors on my twitter. After spending 15 minutes searching google, I found this page: http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/fr_index.html?/main/lcd-screen-burn.html
So it looks like I may be able to reverse this burn-in. I'm going to set my screensaver to 1 minute for inactivity, with a bright white background, and see if I can't "white-out" my burn-in away.
Wish me luck! If this doesn't work, I'll try turning my iMac off overnight, and if that doesn't work, time to see if this is covered under my AppleCare plan.
