Apple Studio Display - dark lower corners?

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Apple Studio Display - dark lower corners?

I bought a Studio Display, to go with my M2 Mac mini, and was dismayed to find the lower corners had a 1cm radius darkening to both lower corners. Once it's seen, it can't be unseen.

(Exactly per the closed discussion Apple Studio Display: Dark shadows on the… - Apple Community)

I had it replaced, Apple was very helpful, and... same thing! On a £1,500 display!

It is like the display is being pinched in the corners.

My much cheaper and larger Sony TV has no such issue, nor has any display I've owned since a CRT monitor probably 30 years ago.

Am I super unlucky - or is this what Studio Displays do? It is running the latest firmware.

Is there a fix? A Tip?

Mac mini

Posted on Aug 22, 2023 4:00 AM

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hcsitas

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Aug 22, 2023 10:48 PM in response to IanMetz

Understand, it’s probably the only display in the world that’s priced per kilogram 😂. Maybe you should press harder for a refund. But first, call them up and request a lorry for transport 😂

Do update, all the best!

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IanMetz Author

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Dec 24, 2023 6:13 AM in response to hcsitas

I have just been on the phone with Apple Support who tell me that Studio Displays are not faulty if they have dark corners.

He said his did.

He did not disagree when I suggested he was saying they are designed that way.

He also suggested it was only an optical illusion.

When I questioned that, the guy put the phone down on me.

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hcsitas

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Aug 22, 2023 10:46 AM in response to IanMetz

Schedule Apple in-store repair and have them check it with their Mac in addition to yours. You may also be able to coax them for a full refund if the problem shows on both Macs. Do update.

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IanMetz Author

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Aug 22, 2023 10:44 PM in response to hcsitas

I like the idea… but have you felt the weight of those things?

I think a visit to an Apple Store is in order though. The nearest to me is 25 miles away, so it may not be soon.

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Apple Studio Display - dark lower corners?

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