iPod Getting Abit Faint!
What do you guys think? I might try a restore, but I think its probably a hardware problem.
TOM
[541 byte] By [tomlevens] at [2007-11-10 4:47:03] 
Well the screen on my iPod 3G seems to be a bit faint. I have to have it on 3/4 to full contrast to even be able to see the thing. At first I sort of thought this was normal, but after seeing my friends new 4G it seems mine might be faulty. Time to phone Apple methinks. See the attachment for a comparison of the screen on 1/2 contrast to my iBooks LCD. I'll try to get one against my friends new 4G in the next few days.
What do you guys think? I might try a restore, but I think its probably a hardware problem.
TOM
# 1 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
Here's another pic of the sort of contrast I have to have it set on to see the screen.TOM
tomlevens at 2007-11-15 13:46:00 >
# 2 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
I've read a few posts from forum members about resets/restores helping with contrast problems...I'd first try that, and if that doesn't help, and it's still under warranty, I'd get a hold of apple.I have the contrast on my 3g set to about 1/3, and the screen is perfectly readable at that setting.
dordale :)
dordale at 2007-11-15 13:47:01 >
# 3 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
My 3G sounds similar to your's, but not quite as bad... To see anything clearly mine needs to be at, at least 2/3 - 3/4 full.. I just keep it at around 7/8 for a comfortable contrast.. Very dim... :(-Dan
Doug Gilmour at 2007-11-15 13:47:59 >
# 4 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
how did you get an orange iPod? I know it's not from colorware because the buttons are colored too?!IlIlIlIlIl at 2007-11-15 13:49:05 >
# 5 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
I've noticed the same thing happening to mine as well. I used to only have it on 1/4-1/2 to be real dark. Now I have to have it to 3/4 in teh same lighting conditions. I wonder if there is a problem with the display on these units? how long is teh warranty again? 1 or 2 years? I got mine right arround christmas last year so I may have to act fast if the warranty is only for 1 year.Morfious at 2007-11-15 13:50:04 >
# 6 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
The warranty on iPods is one year...dordale ;)
dordale at 2007-11-15 13:51:03 >
# 7 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
I have the same problem, but not as severe.I have to keep my contrast up at about 3/4 for it to be comfortable.
However, I've noticed that the screen's on the 4G's I've seen have looked cheaper - having a purple text not a black one ...
I'd rather have contrast problems than a purple screen!
swy32x at 2007-11-15 13:52:07 >
# 8 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
Yeah, I was wondering the same thing about the orange ipod. looks like a great job, but doesn't look like colorware.MartyMcPod at 2007-11-15 13:53:11 >
# 9 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
Maybe it's just the lighting?Orguss at 2007-11-15 13:54:08 >
# 10 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
It's just the lighting... but an orange iPod would be well cool!I'll try a reset when I get home, see if that helps. If not then it might be time to call Apple.
TOM
tomlevens at 2007-11-15 13:55:09 >
# 11 Re: iPod Getting Abit Faint!
The restore didn't seem to help...TOM
tomlevens at 2007-11-15 13:56:08 >
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