Powerbook 17" G4 scrreen issues

Guest · **Posted:** Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:43 am

when I try to use my old powerbook the screen colors slowly bleed down and it greys out. If I hold the edges and bend the top frame a little and hold it I sometimes get it to clear up but when I let go it slowly does this color bleed scroll and goes dark again.

What would I need to fix this issue how hard is the self repair and how much would it cost from parts ordered from this website

I would love to get a new mac but I can't even afford a mac mini right now.

help please

powerbookmedic · **Joined:** Mon Feb 24, 2003 1:58 am **Posts:** 940

Likely, that problem is going to be caused by a bad LCD. It is possible it is the LVDS display cable, but generally when a panel gets washed out by applying pressure it is going to be the LCD.

-Bradley
PowerbookMedic

donmacp · **Joined:** Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:30 am **Posts:** 3

With how you described your problem, I can say it is definitely with the LCD. There could be some loose inside the LCD. I had the same problem before and since the LCD was old already, I had the guts to open it up and check for some loose connections. The solder from the board of the LCD and cable was loose so I just soldered it and was able to make it work again.

IonaTerry · **Joined:** Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:05 am **Posts:** 1

powerbookmedic wrote:

Likely, that problem is going to be caused by a bad LCD. It is possible it is the LVDS display cable, but generally when a panel gets washed out by applying pressure it is going to be the LCD.

-Bradley
PowerbookMedic

I changed it with brand new LCD and still sometimes this problem occurs.

giantmonster · **Joined:** Fri May 07, 2010 1:28 am **Posts:** 2

I haven't as yet encountered these problem....

Powerbook 17" G4 scrreen issues

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