On 1/9/03 3:08 AM, "Kate Binder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all-- > > I work on a G4 desktop, but I have a 2400 for Quicken and the like so > that I can keep the IRS happy by not using my office computer for > personal stuff. I recently noticed that the screen was pretty dark -- not > anywhere near black, I can see the desktop and even read menus and window > listings, but it's as though it dimmed itself and it won't undim. > > So I'm wondering if this means the backlight bulb is dead, or what else > might be going on. I'm pretty good at software troubleshooting, but > hardware stuff beyond RAM or hard drive installation is a little trickier > than I want to get into. I tried resetting the PRAM to no effect and am > not sure what to do next. > > If I can figure out what the problem is, I can decide whether to get the > thing fixed or eBay it, but I'm nervous about sending it off to be > repaired without being pretty confident that the repair cost will fall > within the amount I'm willing to spend on this secondary machine. > > I'd really appreciate any thoughts or advice -- TIA! > > Kate I have a feeling that the inverter board may have gone. That provides the necessary 'juice' to the backlight, and is more likely to fail than a backlight itself (and much cheaper to replace!). It does mean, on the 2400, that the screen has to be pulled apart to replace the board. :-( Seeya Rod! ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
