My ibook screen started cutting out on me to black (sometimes just the white screen backlight too) or freezes with a faint screen image with lines all through it and a echo or double image. Cursor doesn't move as if it is just a frozen video frame of the desktop. Using the video mirroring adapter to a VGA monitor shows the exact same effect when it occurs so it's not just the ibook screen itself. Once it goes I can not get it back to normal without a reboot, and even that doesn't always work.
If I boot it and type gently and do not move the screen or pick up the ibook it may work for quite a while. But it has also gone south just sitting there while booted in target mode. It does not appear to be hard drive related as I could still access the drive from another computer after the screen froze all wacked-out. I'm out of warranty and have been told by other mac using associates that it's not worth the expense to fix and to just get a new laptop or notebook. It's an awkward time to be making a decision on which book to buy. Buy something that will maybe be obsolete (or at least unsupported) faster than anyone thinks or the 1st generation intels that may not quite be ready for prime-time. Anybody have luck fixing the screen symtoms as stated above? Seems like real intricate wiring if it passes through that tiny hinge. Thanks, AB _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
