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Q: powerbook g4 purple horizontal lines across screen

Hi

 

Have a powerbook G4 (CPU 1.5) 5,8 version, 1.67GHz, 2gb RAM, 15 inch screen.  No major problems previously.

 

Screen has suddenly developed a purple/pink hue with horizontal patterns to it.  No joy by resarting, changing resolution, etc.

 

I'm guessing the most likely culprit is a faulty cable to the screen? As over the last month portions of the screen would go fuzzy when you altered the screen angle.  Though LCD failure is a possibility?  It is still usable, but cannot cope with fast changing information. Watching a DVD would be impossible.

 

Though the laptop is nearly 6, it boots up fast and is great as a quick internet access, etc, so am loathed to spend a grand to buy an new one if this is an easy fix. Has anyone had a problem like this fixed before?  Is it doable yourself or is it a 'send it to apple' job?  Vague price estimates anyone?

 

Any help appreciated.

 

Andrew

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.4.11), screen

Posted on Feb 14, 2012 2:30 AM

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