On 1/17/03 6:34 AM, "frank hebbert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> The problem is described below. It has now occurred four times, three times > in the last 20 minutes. >> My girlfriend was working on her powerbook G4 just now, and the backlight on >> her screen went off. The keys for brightness didn't do anything to bring it >> on again. >> I restarted (could see enough to do this after saving) - everything now ok, >> backlight back on. >> Any ideas? Is this hardware, or software? And should we be worried? > > Extra info - Powerbook G4, 6 months old, running 10.2.3. When the screen > goes dark, I can open System Prefs and move the brightness slider - but > nothing changes. The screen stays dark. Send it in to Apple immediately. That sounds like a bad backlight, and you are within your 1 year warranty period. Also consider buying Applecare for it to extend your service period. -- ============================================================== Kyle H. Hansen Apple Certified Technician Apple Solution Expert Macintosh Server Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============================================================== Jesus saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!!! -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
