iBook G4 screen problems

#1 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 - 14:52 68kMLA

Hey there!

I'm having a few problems with my iBook G4's screen.

1. Sometimes when brightness is all the way up or almost all the way down, the screen flickers but stays that way for like 10 mins. I'm guessing a worn out lamp?

2. When I move the screen like opening or closing it in order to adjust it to my eye level, the lighting shuts off and won't come back on unless I restart or sleep the computer then wake it up. This is just so odd! Well thanks, hope someone can help me.

#2 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 - 15:16 68kMLA

It sounds like the lovely pinched inverter cable issue. The snow iBook's are known for this problem, your best bet is to get a new cable.

#3 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 - 16:46 68kMLA

ugh damn...any idea where I can get one? ebay? Thanks!

#4 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 - 20:16 68kMLA

They range from $15 to higher....

http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZibookQ20G4Q20inverterQ20cableQQ_fromZR40QQ_mdoZ

#5 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 - 20:45 68kMLA

Or just fix the cable. The inverter cable's wires are easily re-insulated with heatshrink tubing. Since replacement would require disassembly anyway, there's no additional work involved. Indeed, less is required -- no ebay.