At 7:28 PM -0400 10/11/2002, Sara Johnson wrote: >Hello all! I'm new to the list, so forgive any frequently-asked-questions >(is there an faq for the powerbook list? I couldn't find one). > >I just picked up a pile of 1xx series powerbooks on ebay inexpensively and >hope to do some fixing. I expect to have more specific questions as I work >through the project, but my most basic questions are... > > >3. How difficult is it to replace a screen if I can get the parts? The >first PB I fired up has a display problem (about the bottom quarter of the >screen intermittently blurs or blanks out completely; wiggling the screen >often fixes it, but it comes back quickly, usually as soon as I let go of >the screen after wiggling it).
That is likely the Interconnect cable. It goes between the motherboard and display. It is a .025" pitch ribbon cable a few inches long. The wires inside the cable break so repairing it is dicey. I was able to find some .025" pitch ribbon cable and replace the cable using the original connectors. If you are familiar with IDC connectors it isn't to hard to do. > >4. Other than ebay & the swap list, what are the best sources for powerbook >parts? www.powerbookguy.com comes to mind. There are some others I've come across. Try doing a Google search on "PowerBook XXX used" where XXX is the model number you are interested in. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:powerbooks@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:powerbooks-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:powerbooks-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
