dudejediknight
Well-known member
Well, it seems my beloved Clamshell has run into a bit of a problem. The screen doesn't want to light up anymore. It still seems to be working, since I can faintly see the desktop and everything. I opened it up enough to see that none of the connectors on the lower half were loose or noticably damaged. I haven't yet opened up the screen end of it, for lack of a take-apart manual for just the display section.
My research seems to indicate that it could either be the backlight bulb or the inverter board. Anybody have suggestions as to how I should proceed? What would be the best way to check which part is causing the problem? The screen itself is still in great shape, so I doubt a full transplant would be worth the trouble at this point. Other than the dim screen (and the previously mentioned dead battery), everything else is running fine.
I do have a Dual USB iBook with the dreaded logic board video problem which could donate parts to the Clamshell, provided they are actually compatible. My Clamshell has been a great machine since I got it (it's lasted way longer than the Dual USB one did), and I'd very much like to get it back up and running as soon as possible.
My research seems to indicate that it could either be the backlight bulb or the inverter board. Anybody have suggestions as to how I should proceed? What would be the best way to check which part is causing the problem? The screen itself is still in great shape, so I doubt a full transplant would be worth the trouble at this point. Other than the dim screen (and the previously mentioned dead battery), everything else is running fine.
I do have a Dual USB iBook with the dreaded logic board video problem which could donate parts to the Clamshell, provided they are actually compatible. My Clamshell has been a great machine since I got it (it's lasted way longer than the Dual USB one did), and I'd very much like to get it back up and running as soon as possible.
