On Jun 27, 2010, at 2:33 PM, Ashgrove wrote: > Hi all, > > I have to thank everybody for the many prompt, useful, knowledgeable > responses. On a Sunday, no less... :-) > > An external display checks OK, so it's obviously the dreaded "death of > backlight" issue. My dexterity level is like below zero, so I won't > attempt to change the backlight. I do have a couple parts machines > lying around, so I might change the whole display when it gets worse. > How soon can I expect it to get worse? > > Bruce (Ryan), please do send me the tutorial, just in case. John, > thanks for the detailed guide you sent me. Thanks, everybody? > > Again: How soon can I expect it to get worse?
I'd try the backlight, Bruce J says it's not too bad, You've got a couple of parts machines so you may get lucky. The total replacement method is a piece of cake if you have one. Does anyone know if the only display to fit is from a Pismo? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
