Konami® Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 hello guys, I bought a apple g4 1.5ghz, 60gb HD, 512MB for $549, not bad at all, but the owner sold me the item with only one problem, and I think is a big problem, the backlight does not work, anybody in here know how I can fix this without to pay a lot of money? I know apple have support to fix this but they charge a lot for that, I will appreciate any help, thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23785-i-bought-a-apple-g4-from-ebay-but/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockoTDF Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 hello guys, I bought a apple g4 1.5ghz, 60gb HD, 512MB for $549, not bad at all, but the owner sold me the item with only one problem, and I think is a big problem, the backlight does not work, anybody in here know how I can fix this without to pay a lot of money? I know apple have support to fix this but they charge a lot for that, I will appreciate any help, thanks! Backlight? Are we talking about a laptop here? And btw, your siggie misread my machine! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23785-i-bought-a-apple-g4-from-ebay-but/#findComment-157669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konami® Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Backlight? Are we talking about a laptop here? And btw, your siggie misread my machine! Yes, the display backlight does not work. You need a flash light in order to see it, and yes it is a laptop powerbook. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23785-i-bought-a-apple-g4-from-ebay-but/#findComment-157933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Well you can install it yourself, but it is a complicated job. (I haven't done it on a mac but on a pc-laptop it is) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23785-i-bought-a-apple-g4-from-ebay-but/#findComment-158029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
guilliamo Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 This is a nice machine. Presumably it works fine with an external monitor, so I'd reset PRAM just to be sure that the screen isn't something simple. You MAY just have a dead backlight OR it could be the inverter that drives the flourescent backlight. No way I know of to tell which without replacing one at a time. IF the powerbook with an external monitor, keyboard & mouse meets your needs, I'd seriously consider just using it that way. I'm pretty sure you can't get it fixed "professionally" for less than $500. See <http://www.powerbookresq.com/detail.php?prodID=P010397>. MORE if your screen is 17". You may be able to get a good deal on a replacement inverter and/or screen on eBay if you know exactly what you need AND are patient AND are willing/able to tackle the disassembly on your own. While I'm sure that it is theoretically possible for you to remove the screen and replace just the backlight, that is a complicated procedure that is best done professionally as well. I have not used <http://lcdrepair.net/>, but they seem to be pretty sharp and reasonably priced. I DO have a copy of the Apple service manual that I can email you if you want. G Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23785-i-bought-a-apple-g4-from-ebay-but/#findComment-158057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konami® Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 This is a nice machine. Presumably it works fine with an external monitor, so I'd reset PRAM just to be sure that the screen isn't something simple. You MAY just have a dead backlight OR it could be the inverter that drives the flourescent backlight. No way I know of to tell which without replacing one at a time. IF the powerbook with an external monitor, keyboard & mouse meets your needs, I'd seriously consider just using it that way. I'm pretty sure you can't get it fixed "professionally" for less than $500. See <http://www.powerbookresq.com/detail.php?prodID=P010397>. MORE if your screen is 17". You may be able to get a good deal on a replacement inverter and/or screen on eBay if you know exactly what you need AND are patient AND are willing/able to tackle the disassembly on your own. While I'm sure that it is theoretically possible for you to remove the screen and replace just the backlight, that is a complicated procedure that is best done professionally as well. I have not used <http://lcdrepair.net/>, but they seem to be pretty sharp and reasonably priced. I DO have a copy of the Apple service manual that I can email you if you want. G wow I never thought it will be so expensive, your information is appreciated, my e-mail that you can send me the manual is: maclancer@gmail.com thanks a lot Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23785-i-bought-a-apple-g4-from-ebay-but/#findComment-158084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
guilliamo Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Wound up using rapishare to send this large (~11MB) file. Since others may find it useful, link is <http://rapidshare.de/files/28578165/pbg4_15_fw800_15ghz.pdf.html>. G Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/23785-i-bought-a-apple-g4-from-ebay-but/#findComment-158331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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