Ok, I am a long time user of computers but tech stuff no. I do not know the technical language to use for troubleshooting. I have been a long time user of iMac G4 Dome that has run perfect for years. I have a Toshiba lap top also. I guess it is time for a new mac when $ comes available but for now here is the problem.
The Mac screen went almost black. I can see the desk top slightly but cannot make out words or titles at all. I make out the mouse arrow just enough (takes awhile) to shut it down.
To fix it is probably not worth it but I have two years of valuable pictures and banking on it and must back them up before this computer is dead. (yes I know should have done it before) I was reading about running an external monitor but all the examples are two working computers not one with a black screen. Is this possible? Any suggestions on what to do? I am not afraid of wiring and hook ups. I have connected tvs, game systems, memory etc. so if I knew how to do it I could. I have looked into a wide spread area and no one works on iMacs. Apple care ran out years ago. Anyones help would be so appreciated.
The Mac screen went almost black. I can see the desk top slightly but cannot make out words or titles at all. I make out the mouse arrow just enough (takes awhile) to shut it down.
To fix it is probably not worth it but I have two years of valuable pictures and banking on it and must back them up before this computer is dead. (yes I know should have done it before) I was reading about running an external monitor but all the examples are two working computers not one with a black screen. Is this possible? Any suggestions on what to do? I am not afraid of wiring and hook ups. I have connected tvs, game systems, memory etc. so if I knew how to do it I could. I have looked into a wide spread area and no one works on iMacs. Apple care ran out years ago. Anyones help would be so appreciated.