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Rebecca and Rowland <real-address-in-sig@rhu.barb.foobar> wrote:

> dana rasmussen <danar@*glazerscamera.com> wrote:
> 
> [snip]
> 
> > I suggest that you have a Apple Service provider check the ribbon cable
> > that connects the screen to the powerbook.  I just had to have mine
> > replaced on my 5300c.  The cable is folded in the middle of the screen
> > section to make a turn, and after about 2 years mine gave out.  I took the
> > machine apart to see if it was a loose connecter, and by flexing the cable
> > I made it fail complelely. All and all if its that it's not too expensive
> > a fix (cost me $125.00,  the cable is about $70.00), 
> 
> Eek!  If the cable's gone, it should be possible to replace it *much*
> cheaper than that.

It may be that part of that price is 'insurance' against the job going
wrong. I've worked inside powerbooks and other laptops, and although I'm
not bad at fine work, a couple of times I've ended up replacing various
components due to colateral damage.
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'ric