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Broken PowerBook 100 screen

Broken PowerBook 100 screen Troubleshooting 6 posts Sep 17, 2013 — Sep 23, 2013

#1 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 - 20:51

I have a PowerBook 100 screen which is broken in the left corner. A part of the screen stays black. I was wondering if it is something which is reparable? I have tested it on more motherboards and the result stays the same. See pictures below.

#2 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 - 23:15

It's a busted edge connection in the actual monitor, no? The wire that serves that group of pixel is broken. It can probably be repaired, but it is incredibly fine work.

#3 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 - 19:58

Thanks Paralel! Now I know where to look.

Today I started to dismantle the screen but after removing the feet I got stuck. What to do next?

Is there a dismantling guide or something like that available? Or is there maybe someone who can give me some guidance?

Help is appreciated!

#4 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 - 21:12

Unfortunately, as far as tear down, I can't provide any guidance on that. My blackbird is of a very different construction than your Derringer (the codename for the PB 100).

The only thing I can suggest is to be very careful of the plastics, they tend to be very brittle with time.

#5 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 - 18:15

Is there a dismantling guide or something like that available?

Try here:

http://tim.id.au/laptops/apple/old/Powerbook/

#6 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 - 19:40

Great! Thanks for this manual!