Macbook pro, no intel, monitor goes in and out

[fixedondesign]

I have an older macbook pro G4 from 2003-4. The monitor started fluxuating in and out when I would open and close it. Now it just stays dark. I was able to open and see my hardrive from my wifes computer when I firewired it. So I know every thing else seem to be just fine.

Is this a costly repair and is it possible to do it myself?

 

[Tallest Skil]

Then it isn't a MacBook Pro.

Your ribbon cable might be loose or broken.

 

[fixedondesign]

Macbook pro

I guess it isn't that old.
It's a 17 inch without the intel.
Is the ribbon difficult to replace?
You think a novice could do it?

 

[Tallest Skil]

I guess it isn't that old.
It's a 17 inch without the intel.
Is the ribbon difficult to replace?
You think a novice could do it?

Read up on the procedure on ifixit.com and see if you think you can do it.

You DON'T want the MacBook Pro tutorials.

 

[protomind]

I have an older macbook pro G4 from 2003-4. The monitor started fluxuating in and out when I would open and close it. Now it just stays dark. I was able to open and see my hardrive from my wifes computer when I firewired it. So I know every thing else seem to be just fine.

Is this a costly repair and is it possible to do it myself?

Its called a powerbook, using this term will help you search better for solutions.