Is it just a caps issue? PowerBook 145B screen

[Lobo]

This is how my PowerBook 145B screen looks like:



From what I've been reading about PowerBook screens I think that all those "weird" lines in the screens and faded parts are due to bad capacitors, am I right?
But what about that black part in the top-left side of the screen?? That doesn't look too good, does it? is that issue also the caps fault or maybe something else?

Thanks!

 

[Byrd]

Recapping the caps on the back of the LCD might improve some of the contrast, but that's what a passive screen usually looks like (remove some icons on desktop for a clearer picture).

The black band is where the LCD itself has a fault; taking it apart you might be able to devise a clamp to hold the connector (top left corner) more firmly in place. 

 

[Lobo]

Thanks Byrd. I'll check the connector on the LCD to see if it's the issue with that black band

 

[Lobo]

Just opened the screen and saw this:



That doesn't look good at all :sad:

I guess the only option is to get a replacement screen