That really sucks, PintoDave. Something hit the screen at the center of the blob.
Or in one of my PBs (an iBook G3), I closed the screen, forgetting that there was a small case screw from another repair job on the keyboard. It was enough to wreck the screen. The screens for newer G3/G4 PB's & iB's are easy to get. Harder for the older PBs and Duos.
I need a screen for a 280, either in B/W/Grey Scale or Color myself. Preferably in B/W/Grey Scale since I already have a 280c and the one in need of a screen is B/W/Grey Scale - it completes the collection. Only ones missing to complete is a 260 & 270.