Re: OFF TOPIC, MAC BOOK QUESTION

[Scott Howell]

John, well I'd have to agree with Ann on this one. I am curious  
however, have you ever connected an external monitor to the laptop? I  
can't imagine how this would affect things, but perhaps if you had  
left the video adapter in, that might cause a problem. If its under  
warranty, I'd probably just take it to an Apple store if possible and  
let them take a swing at it. I have to admit, it really does sound  
like a hardware problem. I'd think that if you got at least some  
screen output during even part of the boot process, it would be an os  
option perhaps. I don't believe there's a means to disable the screen  
from the open firmware, but even then you'd still get some output or  
no one could use it.
Have you any devices connected? I'm sure something you've already  
checked, but just tossing ideas out there. I'd remove all devices  
connected and see what if any results you get if you haven't done  
this. Do you have any pcmcia cards in the machine? Have you tried an  
external monitor?

best of luck,

Scott
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