>> If there is nothing on the built in screen, I'd check the video cable >> between the logic board and the screen, an extremely common cause of >> problems on a 5300/190 > > That sounds like useful info, now my question is... How do I tell if the > video cable is bad, and is it replaceable if it is bad? It doesn't seem > visably damaged.
Open the screen and check the cable completely for cracks and nicks etc., check it is fitted correctly at both ends. Swap in a known good screen ? Does it do anything ay all - completely black, completely blue, feint image on the screen ? -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://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! | 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:[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
