Apple Releases Firmware Update to Address Screen Flickering on 27-Inch iMacs
Apple today released 27-inch iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0, addressing recent complaints of screen flickering on the company's newest iMac models.
Apple's new 27-inch iMac models have been plagued with reports of issues since their launch beginning in late October. Early reports of Flash performance issues were fixed with the release of Mac OS X 10.6.2, but more recent reports have revealed machines being delivered in a non-functional state or with cracked screens.
About 27-inch iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0
Updates the graphics firmware on ATI Radeon HD 4670 and 4850 graphics cards to address issues that may cause image corruption or display flickering.
Apple's new 27-inch iMac models have been plagued with reports of issues since their launch beginning in late October. Early reports of Flash performance issues were fixed with the release of Mac OS X 10.6.2, but more recent reports have revealed machines being delivered in a non-functional state or with cracked screens.
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28 months ago
I first noticed the flickering this morning when I woke, a quick reboot later and it seems to have disappeared…
That said this update is welcome, if only it could also remove the speck of dust under the glass...
That said this update is welcome, if only it could also remove the speck of dust under the glass...
28 months ago
Can't wait to try this.
So take the glass off and use some canned air!
I first noticed the flickering this morning when I woke, a quick reboot later and it seems to have disappeared…
That said this update is welcome, if only it could also remove the speck of dust under the glass...
So take the glass off and use some canned air!
28 months ago
lol good timing, Only returned my previous screen flickering iMac back 2 months ago
28 months ago
This is the best news I've heard all day. I'm so glad I didn't return my new i7 iMac.
28 months ago
Can't wait to try this.
So take the glass off and use some canned air!
This will usually result in more dust under there when you put it back, unless you do it in a closed environnement that is completely dustless, such as a government secret research laboratory under the Nevada desert.
I very much doubt anyone has access to those except few key government employees.
28 months ago
If only they could release a Firmware Update to fix the yellow tinge...
Tell me about it. I just arranged for iMac #3 to be delivered to me yesterday. All because of the yellow tint at the bottom of the screen. Ugh.
28 months ago
now fix the flickering + snow/noise + screen scrambling with your 30-inch display via the $99 mini-displayport to dual-link dvi adapter!
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