Broken screen

I accidentally stepped on my iBook G4 with a stiletto. The screen now looks slightly distorted.

Can this be fixed?

Not for cheap. Would probably cost quite a bit to get an LCD replaced.

How much?

The screen alone is around $150:
http://www.ifixit.com/

Do you use it on the go much? You could always just hook up an external LCD otherwise.

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http://www.macservice.com/ibook.html
they will handle shipping and installation, but it costs all together around 395

MacHeadCase said:

*Moved thread to appropriate forum - Not just anything goes in Anything Goes*

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I never thought a mac fan could be this anally retentive. Are you sure you're not a mod at the i.love.bill.gates forums as well?

Aptmunich said:

The screen alone is around $150:
http://www.ifixit.com/

Do you use it on the go much? You could always just hook up an external LCD otherwise.

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That's not that bad. How difficult is it to fix it yourself?

I just bought a macbook air but I'm too attached to the G4 to let go. I don't want to hook up an external LCD because it just won't feel right.

How does one step on a laptop screen while wearing a stilleto? Playing Dance Dance Revolution on the keyboard, are we?

EORI said:

How does one step on a laptop screen while wearing a stilleto? Playing Dance Dance Revolution on the keyboard, are we?

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It was an accident, that's all I can say.

Belladonna said:

That's not that bad. How difficult is it to fix it yourself?

I just bought a macbook air but I'm too attached to the G4 to let go. I don't want to hook up an external LCD because it just won't feel right.

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This is a tough question to answer, as everyone has different knowledge of computer hardware/components. The LCD isn't terribly difficult to replace, assuming you have an aptitude for taking things apart and remembering how they go back together. (and a great deal of patience) I'd say give it a try

Belladonna said:

I never thought a mac fan could be this anally retentive. Are you sure you're not a mod at the i.love.bill.gates forums as well?

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Looks like Belladonna doesn't need any more help.