From what I've read backlight replacement on the Pismo is very difficult, but I don't think you've got a problem with the backlight. My Pismo does the very same thing. I've got the display set to turn off when there is no activity.
Gary K wrote: >Just a guess but the bulb may have been loosened up...I have had fluorescent >bulbs act that way and the repair was to reseat the bulb in the fixture..I am >unsure of how hard it would be to open the lid to access the bulb... >Good Luck with it..HTH >Regards, >Mike K > >Thomas Ethen wrote: > > > >>I just managed to drop my Pismo off the couch to the carpet, with no visible >>damage, but now I am having problems with the brightness control. When it >>boots the screen is very dim (as low as you can go with the keyboard control >>and still see the screen) for just a second, then goes to normal brightness >>for about ten seconds, then to dim again until just before the boot is >>finished, where it goes back to full brightness. Any ideas on how to stop >>this screen behavior? >> >>Tom >> >> >> >> -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
