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by ritamcbride Apr 15, 2013 2:04AM PDT

Good morning you guys

I am thinking of getting another macbook and it has a very narrow vertical blue line on the screen. I'm told it has been there for a year or more and there is no other trouble w/the screen.

Have you heard of this happening? Can you tell me what it is and if it is an indication of a worse problem? The line itself is not a bother to me.

Thanks for your help,

Rita

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I would not assume that.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 15, 2013 5:03AM PDT

These dropped laptops tend to break down with odd problems later.

Now that I know the model I think it better be very cheap.

The models I've seen from the next link run about 380 bucks and even the B grade units rarely have a screen flaw.
http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?cat=608

With such a bad flaw, I'd like to pay less than 200 USD.
Bob

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Thanks Bob

by ritamcbride Apr 15, 2013 10:32PM PDT

I really appreciate the advice and especially the link. You guys are always helpful

I currently have a macbook 13" OS x 10.6.8. Will I be able to directly transfer my data from the 13" to the new puter? If yes, what do I need to do this? Will it work with a cable between the two computers?

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I use my own way to transfer.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 16, 2013 3:34AM PDT

Since my stuff is on a few external drives I just use my last backup to get my stuff over.
Bob

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Migration Assistant

by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Apr 16, 2013 8:02AM PDT

should work for you with a length of ethernet cable between the two computers

Follow the instructions and start the procedure from the original machine

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by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 15, 2013 2:22AM PDT

I've seen such after a drop so all I can do is guess what caused it. I'm also left to guess this is not from Apple but used. In such a case it better be very cheap.
Bob

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ritamcbride · Accepted Answer · Apr 15, 2013 4:39AM PDT

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by ritamcbride Apr 15, 2013 4:39AM PDT

Hey Bob,

You are correct. It is used but seems to run well and the housing is in good condition except a small crack in the bezel. Here is the description:

Condition: Used :
Seller Notes: "Upgraded to 4GIG RAM and a 500 Gig Hardrive. Some wear on palm rest, cracked bezel, new battery and case."
Brand: Apple Hard Drive Capacity: 200 GB
Release Year: 2008 Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
Product Family: MacBook Pro Processor Speed: 2.40 GHz
Screen Size: 15.4" Weight: 5.4 lb.
Memory: 2 GB Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard
UPC: 885909212255

If it was dropped and the blue line has been the only problem realized, is it reasonable to assume that is the only thing wrong w/the screen? Wouldn't any other problem show up immediately?

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