On Dec 30, 2012, at 6:25 PM, Jim Scott wrote: > > You didn't say, but I'm guessing it's a 17" iMac. That particular form factor > is notorious for LCD failure, which begins with one row of stuck pixels and > progresses to the point where there are so many rows they can't be counted, > and often whole chunks of white screen. In other words, your LCD is headed > southward like untold numbers of others. > > If it's a 20" iMac, it could be the video card or the LCD, but more likely > the LCD if the external monitor's OK. > > Think about how many times you've seen a LEM Swap member looking for a good > LCD for a 17" Intel iMac, then check the going price for a used one on eBay > (@$200), if you doubt me. Been there, done that. >
Here's an alternative to throwing out a good Mac, HiRez screens too. http://www.realmacmods.com/uni4.html John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA MacPro 2.66 Quad Nehalem -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
