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Dim screen problem

  • 14-07-2010 11:38pm
    #1
    Offy
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    I bought a G4 for one of my children three years ago. For the last 3-4 weeks the screen is constantly dim no matter what settings are used. Is this a common problem?


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  • #2
    Sad Professor
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    A Powerbook G4?

    Any difference when connected to power versus running on battery?

    It's old, so maybe the inverter board is gone, or the backlight.


  • #3
    Offy
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    Sad Professor wrote: »
    A Powerbook G4?

    Any difference when connected to power versus running on battery?

    It's old, so maybe the inverter board is gone, or the backlight.

    Without mains I cant see the screen at all.


  • #4
    Sad Professor
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    And brightness is set to full in Preferences > Displays?


  • #5
    Offy
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    Yes its set to full, anything less and its impossible to see.


  • #6
    Sad Professor
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    Shot in the dark, but try resetting the PRAM and the PMU:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1431

    Also, do you have the install discs that came with the machine?


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