Some M1 iMac models appear to sit off-center due to manufacturing flaw
Some M1 iMac buyers are reporting an apparent issue with the way that the device is mounted to its stand, causing some iMacs to sit slightly crooked when on a flat surface.
Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsider
One M1 iMac owner posted on the Apple Support Communities that their iMac was off-center with a difference of about 1mm between the left and right sides of the display. Another person complained about the issue on Reddit, stating that their iMac was "not completely level."
YouTuber iPhonedo also published a video depicting his affected iMac, which sat noticeably crooked. The YouTuber said he returned his device to Apple.
Additionally, MacRumors reports that an orange M1 iMac it purchased for testing purposes appeared to have a slant.
It isn't clear how exactly widespread the issue is, but reports suggest that it's a fairly limited problem. Unfortunately, the manufacturing defect doesn't appear to be user-fixable.
Apple customers who have recently purchased an M1 iMac should check if their displays are crooked before the two-week return window has elapsed. Apple has yet to acknowledge the issue, so dealing with a return means going through Apple Support. It's possible that Apple could allow for replacements or fixes after that period, however.
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Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsider
One M1 iMac owner posted on the Apple Support Communities that their iMac was off-center with a difference of about 1mm between the left and right sides of the display. Another person complained about the issue on Reddit, stating that their iMac was "not completely level."
YouTuber iPhonedo also published a video depicting his affected iMac, which sat noticeably crooked. The YouTuber said he returned his device to Apple.
Additionally, MacRumors reports that an orange M1 iMac it purchased for testing purposes appeared to have a slant.
It isn't clear how exactly widespread the issue is, but reports suggest that it's a fairly limited problem. Unfortunately, the manufacturing defect doesn't appear to be user-fixable.
Apple customers who have recently purchased an M1 iMac should check if their displays are crooked before the two-week return window has elapsed. Apple has yet to acknowledge the issue, so dealing with a return means going through Apple Support. It's possible that Apple could allow for replacements or fixes after that period, however.
Keep up with everything Apple in the weekly AppleInsider Podcast -- and get a fast news update from AppleInsider Daily. Just say, "Hey, Siri," to your HomePod mini and ask for these podcasts, and our latest HomeKit Insider episode too.If you want an ad-free main AppleInsider Podcast experience, you can support the AppleInsider podcast by subscribing for $5 per month through Apple's Podcasts app, or via Patreon if you prefer any other podcast player.AppleInsider is also bringing you the best Apple-related deals for Amazon Prime Day 2021. There are bargains before, during, and even after Prime Day on June 21 and 22 -- with every deal at your fingertips throughout the event.
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"Tim Apple"'s display was 4mm if I caught that correct. That's more noticeable.
This will probably be blown out of proportion because no one cares about other companies. If it affects 14 people it’s the next “gate”.
OK maybe not.
As far as being able to recognize level, I can spot a 2mm slant in a graphic over a 5 foot span and do (to the chagrin of my employees), so I guarantee I'd have no issue with noticing if my expensive new iMac's display had a flawed stand. I'm not special in that regard either even if not common, far from the only person who notices if something is out of level.
My latest ASUS P329C's have very malleable stands including full vertical rotation for previewing portraits. What user value is there in a fixed unadjustable stand, and why would Apple not allow at least some minor tilt adjustment for an unlevel location? I did not know they had none until this article, so it just seems like a very odd design choice where pretty trumped utility.
But in fairness it's not a machine meant for a designer anyway AFAICT so it might not matter much to most home users.
It doesn’t matter if his desk is level at a 45 degree angle or vertical. When measuring left edge and right edge from the surface of the desk, these measurements should be identical.
The wider the display the more noticeable it becomes. Clearly a defect and should be exchanged.