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TheG3Guy

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Aug 18, 2008
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New Milford,CT
i found a ebay auction with a 17" powerbook g4 having lines on the creen, he says its the video data cable and has a replacement. do you think its the cable or the screen itself?
 

TheG3Guy

macrumors member
Original poster
Aug 18, 2008
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New Milford,CT
really, the guy has good feedback on ebay... but i just dont know whether its the cord or something much more expensive
 

soberbrain

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May 9, 2008
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I would not spend money on a laptop that may have a major (possibly expensive) issue.
 

Armas

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Jul 22, 2002
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It is definitely the 17" LCD panel... lookup "Vertical lines" common issue....
 
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