[DEMUG] ibook lid issue & cats

[Darene Powell]

Had similar damage to my daughter's ibook.  It flickered for a long  
time before it quit (9 mos?).  The repair was almost $300.  You can  
buy the part ($100?) and try it yourself but it is very involved.   
The whole computer has to come apart to get to that wiring harness.   
It still works.  A school MacManager should be quite familiar with  
the problem.  They get knocked off desks when open a lot in class.   
Good luck.

Dee Powell
dee at downeast.net
207-326-0749/9556



On Dec 9, 2007, at 7:35 PM, Linda L. Rowe wrote:

> Thanks Pat!
> 	Someone off group reminded me that I actually know a teacher who  
> oversees the macs at a local school.  A very simple and brilliant  
> solution.  I have already sent him an email!
> Linda
>
> Linda L. Rowe
> Director - The Mindful Way & member of
> The Five Elements Healing Arts Center
> 207-551-4055
> http://www.fehac.com
> On Dec 9, 2007, at 6:24 PM, Pat Putnam wrote:
>
>> The wires that run between the LCD and the cpu are probably
>> getting damaged and will eventually stop working.
>> You can  sell it on ebay, but be sure to photograph
>> and describe the damage or it will come back and bite you.
>> You will definitely be able to sell it and at least get something  
>> toward a new one.
>> Pat
>> www.mwpbooks.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 9, 2007, at 6:16 PM, Linda L. Rowe wrote:
>>
>>       Hello Group,
>>        I've been on this discussion list since I bought my ibook  
>> G4 four years ago, but have not really needed much assistance, nor  
>> am I so knowledgeable to give assistance - I'm learning all the  
>> time and have appreciated the posts.  Any way, several weeks ago  
>> my new kitty took my laptop down from the kitchen table (it was  
>> sort of precariously situated).  The laptop works fine but the lid  
>> is visibly torqued and I can't just click it shut.  I must shift  
>> the lid to the right to get it to click in.  The screen is  
>> slightly tilted and the plastic bottom (just the right side) of  
>> the screen is separated slightly from the screen itself.  All was  
>> working fine until this past week I started to notice my screen  
>> flickering like a fluorescent bulb before it goes out, then it  
>> stops & all is fine.  Anyone have any insight on the seriousness  
>> of this? or how long have you lived with a similar condition?
>>    I'm in the northern part of the state with no access to human  
>> Apple help, my applecare is expired and while I can install memory  
>> I have no idea what involves changing the lid/screen.  I've looked  
>> on ebay at parts but I don't really want to put money into this  
>> either.  I have a few missing keys and almost half my keys have  
>> the letters totally worn off.  I planned on upgrading next year or  
>> so.
>>         I'd appreciate any info anyone has to share on this. By  
>> the way, the cat does still live a happy life here. Thank you.
>> Linda
>>
>> Linda L. Rowe
>> Director - The Mindful Way & member of
>> The Five Elements Healing Arts Center
>> 207-551-4055
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