Hi again Bruce, Ken, Malcom Re my distorted screen problem, and following on from your much appreciated responses, it turns out my 1998 Wallstreet is a 14.1 inch screen. (I understand the Wallstreet 13.3 inch screen model has recognised problems with its cables but not usually the case with the 14.1 inch screen.)
I also wanted to mention, in case it's relevant, that the screen hinges appear to be fine, ie they are not floppy or rough and the screen stays in what ever lean-back position I choose. (I gather Wallstreet hinges are a bit of a weakness.) In light of the above, I'm wondering if this makes any difference to the diagnosis? best, Kerry PS: Thanks Bruce for pointing me towards the http;//www.pbfixit.com> guides. The people that wrote them are very convincing in their assurance that anyone can follow the guides, which I like. It's not often you come across such understanding for the angst that computer dummies such as myself feel when faced with the prospect of taking their precious laptop apart. -----Original Message----- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:57 AM To: G-Books Subject: Re: anyone familiar with this problem? My Reply follows quote. On 15/03/2005 06:51 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >Thanks Bruce--it's a Wallstreet (thanks VERY much for laying the >options out, too). >The first time the problem occurred, I rebooted immediately (I was >still able to see enough of the menu at the top of screen to do >this). After Irebooted, the screen actually showed up worse--it was >still covered in dotted lines, with the icons unrecognizable, but >now the menus at the top had all but disappeared. I had forgotten >the keyboard commands to shut down so had to leave the machine for >several days until I got the keyboard combination. >Next time I rebooted, using the keyboard, was 5 days later, and at >first things looked hopeful: however, while the screen had almost >cleared, it still showed two short black dotted lines almost halfway >down it. Plus, there were "pulsating" dotted lines at the very top >and bottom of the screen. (Ordinarily, I probably wouldn't have even >noticed these, but by now I'm looking for every little aberration.) >After I logged on, and began scrolling down the first page of the >site I was on, the problem started all over. A mass of dotted lines >the text and graphics. >replaced Hope that gives some insight. >Kerry --------- In the trouble shooting section, I can only find this similar sounding trouble: 13.3" screen flickers or shows intermittent vertical lines Carefully squeeze the upper left side of the display bezel. If the problem disappears, dispatch unit for display cable replacement (13.3" displays only). Do not replace I/O logic board or display. Ken -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --------------------------------------------------------------- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
