Q: ibook g4 display is blinking, FIX?
Today I started to see on my ibook g4's display is starting to blink. Is there a fix for this with replacing the display or taking apart the ibook g4? !
iBook, Mac OS X (10.4.2), iBook g4 2005
Posted on Jul 10, 2012 5:22 PM
Hello,
First of all, you don't move the iBook in anyway to cause this flicker? (I am assuming not)
Second have you tried to use the F1 and F2 keys to dim the screen to see if the lowest settings stops the flicker?
That looks to me like the screen invertor board needs replacement and if you do find the flicker to stop when you place it on a very low dim settings, then that would more or less confirm the board needs replacement.
When the invertor boards on these start to go, they only get worse. So replacing it sooner than later is best.
MacBook from 2006 - 2008 are known for invertors problems, but unlike the iBook are not that easy to replace.
With your iBook it will take some skill to remove the screen casing to replace the invertor, however there is an art to fixing these back together. If not done correctly then your iBook may fail to close correctly.
They don't cost to much to buy online.
Posted on Jul 11, 2012 5:32 AM
