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Broken PowerBook 100 screen

Posted by: mactjaap on 2013-09-17 12:51:33 I have a PowerBook 100 screen which is broken in the left corner. A part of the screen stays black. I was wondering if it is something which is reparable? I have tested it on more motherboards and the result stays the same. See pictures below.

Posted by: Paralel on 2013-09-17 15:15:59 It's a busted edge connection in the actual monitor, no? The wire that serves that group of pixel is broken. It can probably be repaired, but it is incredibly fine work.

Posted by: mactjaap on 2013-09-22 11:58:50 Thanks Paralel! Now I know where to look. Today I started to dismantle the screen but after removing the feet I got stuck. What to do next? Is there a dismantling guide or something like that available? Or is there maybe someone who can give me some guidance? Help is appreciated!

Posted by: Paralel on 2013-09-22 13:12:50 Unfortunately, as far as tear down, I can't provide any guidance on that. My blackbird is of a very different construction than your Derringer (the codename for the PB 100). The only thing I can suggest is to be very careful of the plastics, they tend to be very brittle with time.

Posted by: mcdermd on 2013-09-23 10:15:10 Is there a dismantling guide or something like that available? Try here: http://tim.id.au/laptops/apple/old/Powerbook/

Posted by: mactjaap on 2013-09-23 11:40:38 Great! Thanks for this manual!

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