on 07/05/02 14:38, Gary Lauterback at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello. > > I'm new to the list. > > I've got a 5300cs that boots up etc. . . . But the screen is dark. I've > adjusted the brighten & contrast buttons (on the front of the screen) to no > avail. I can shine a bright desk top lamp (light bulb) onto the screen, and > I can see that the screen is functioning, just not back lit. > > I've changed out the PRAM battery (Just in case it was at fault) no change. > My guess is that the backlight (duh) needs replacing. > > Anyone got one of these for a reasonalbe price? Instructions? > > Thanks for your help & consideration.
Gary Could well be the backlight but could also be a broken screen cable, do you see the actual image when you light it or just blue ? Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
