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I am running an old G4 powerbook 15" and when I power it up only half (approx) of the screen works. Part of it remains completely black and sometimes it has a faded desktop and the cursor will not travel past the working part.
At first I normally just had to touch the screen and the screen would sort itself but now it has become a little worse. I have to slightly flex the screen from both edges, about half way down, to get the screen working. I also have to be cautious as if I put the laptop down on the table without lots of care it can trigger the problem.
Does this sound like a loose connection or something worse? I'm ordering a new 24" Imac next week but would like to keep the powerbook or atleast put it in good working order if I choose to sell it, so should I buy a new screen and if so what is the norm in price terms and is it easy to connect myself.
1st post done and it's a cry for help!!
At first I normally just had to touch the screen and the screen would sort itself but now it has become a little worse. I have to slightly flex the screen from both edges, about half way down, to get the screen working. I also have to be cautious as if I put the laptop down on the table without lots of care it can trigger the problem.
Does this sound like a loose connection or something worse? I'm ordering a new 24" Imac next week but would like to keep the powerbook or atleast put it in good working order if I choose to sell it, so should I buy a new screen and if so what is the norm in price terms and is it easy to connect myself.
1st post done and it's a cry for help!!