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help please Ibook a1005
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IIRC those models were prone to graphics chip issues, like separation from the logicboard. I think the trick to fixing them is to place a nickel on top of the graphics chip and when you put the machine back together, the coin will press the chip down and restore it's connection.
Here's one thread on the issue: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/611881/
That's just one possible issue. Have you tried connecting an external monitor? If that works, then it's an internal cable or backlight or inverter issue. If the external monitor doesn't work, it's something with the graphics chip itself.
Here's one thread on the issue: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/611881/
That's just one possible issue. Have you tried connecting an external monitor? If that works, then it's an internal cable or backlight or inverter issue. If the external monitor doesn't work, it's something with the graphics chip itself.
excellent suggestions
thanks
I will order minidvi to vga cable and try a monitor first
thanks
I will order minidvi to vga cable and try a monitor first
adapter cable for ibook to vga ?
it is a small rectangular female socket on the ibook and a vga on the other ?
thank you
it is a small rectangular female socket on the ibook and a vga on the other ?
thank you
I know, the port on the iBook is MiniVGA. Apple MiniVGA-->VGA adapter
Edit: You caught me mid-edit on the link, it's corrected now.