So yesterday I just bought a 1.25 Ghz PowerBook G4 15'' for £25 on ebay. It was so cheap, but yes it does two issues.
Firstly about 1/3 of the bottom of the screen goes grey in colour sometimes according to the seller. I assume this is either a bad cable or just a failing display? (See attached image for what it looks like from the seller) Anyone know whats causing that? I have heard screen flicker and white flashes can be common on these PowerBook with cabling which comes lose as a result of the hinge. I was going to replace the entire display since a company here sells brand new replacements for the PowerBook.
Second is a simple problem just a bad Superdrive which is an easy fix. Might also get a new top case just to neaten it up a bit. Guess it depends on condition when It arrives, but for £25 I can't complain and its gonna be a great addition to the collection.
I'll hopefully get it working fully and can put Leopard on it
Thanks
Firstly about 1/3 of the bottom of the screen goes grey in colour sometimes according to the seller. I assume this is either a bad cable or just a failing display? (See attached image for what it looks like from the seller) Anyone know whats causing that? I have heard screen flicker and white flashes can be common on these PowerBook with cabling which comes lose as a result of the hinge. I was going to replace the entire display since a company here sells brand new replacements for the PowerBook.
Second is a simple problem just a bad Superdrive which is an easy fix. Might also get a new top case just to neaten it up a bit. Guess it depends on condition when It arrives, but for £25 I can't complain and its gonna be a great addition to the collection.
I'll hopefully get it working fully and can put Leopard on it
Thanks
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