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PowerBook LCD backlight replacement
Posted by: Fizzbinn on 2020-02-25 11:41:03
I have a PowerBook 100 recapped (motherboard and screen) and now happily working except for a broken (as in snapped glass bulb) backlight lamp. Aside from finding/buying a donor machine has anyone had luck finding modern replacements for old powerbook backlights?

Google found me these guys:

https://www.ccflwarehouse.com

which looks promising, anyone have experience with them?

Posted by: desertrout on 2020-10-29 06:32:55
I have a PowerBook 100 recapped (motherboard and screen) and now happily working except for a broken (as in snapped glass bulb) backlight lamp. Aside from finding/buying a donor machine has anyone had luck finding modern replacements for old powerbook backlights?

Google found me these guys:

https://www.ccflwarehouse.com

which looks promising, anyone have experience with them?
Did you end up trying these guys? I have a 180 with (I'm pretty sure) a dying backlight.

Posted by: Fizzbinn on 2020-10-29 14:41:45
I did not as I was able to obtain a parts machine to steal the back light from. As I recall It did look like there was a good chance that that company could make one that could fit...

Posted by: desertrout on 2020-10-29 15:11:21
Well the price certainly seems right - worth a phone call perhaps

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