Thanks Bruce--it's a Wallstreet (thanks VERY much for laying the options out, too). The first time the problem occurred, I rebooted immediately (I was still able to see enough of the menu at the top of screen to do this). After I rebooted, the screen actually showed up worse--it was still covered in dotted lines, with the icons unrecognizable, but now the menus at the top had all but disappeared. I had forgotten the keyboard commands to shut down so had to leave the machine for several days until I got the keyboard combination. Next time I rebooted, using the keyboard, was 5 days later, and at first things looked hopeful: however, while the screen had almost cleared, it still showed two short black dotted lines almost halfway down it. Plus, there were "pulsating" dotted lines at the very top and bottom of the screen. (Ordinarily, I probably wouldn't have even noticed these, but by now I'm looking for every little aberration.) After I logged on, and began scrolling down the first page of the site I was on, the problem started all over. A mass of dotted lines replaced the text and graphics. Hope that gives some insight. Kerry
-----Original Message----- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Johnson Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 6:00 PM To: G-Books Subject: Re: anyone familiar with this problem? On Mar 14, 2005, at 3:38 PM, MacKenzie, Kerry N. wrote: > Hi all > I'm a newbie to the list, so please forgive me if I breach protocol in > any way! > By > the time I got back to the desktop, to shut the laptop down, the > desktop > was extremely distorted and the menu at the top had disappeared. I had > to use the keyboard to shut down. > That essentially is the problem. two questions: What model do you have? What does the screen look like when you reboot? There were 4 G3 Mac Powerbook models. The original Powerbook G3, which looks like a 5300, aka the Kanga. <http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/g3.shtml> Then there was the Powerbook G3 Series, aka the Wallstreet. <http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/g3series.shtml> (also a series II) It has two PCMCIA slots and SCSI on the back. Next was the Powerbook G3 (bronze Keyboard) aka the Lombard. It has only one pcmcia slot, SCSI and USB ports, and the afore mentioned bronze keyboard. (kinda brownish transparent keys) <http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/lombard.shtml> Finally there was the Powerbook G3 Series Firewire, aka the Pismo. It has no SCSI, but does have firewire slots, and the same bronze keyboard. <http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/pismo.shtml> The fact that it got worse after being on a longer time implies a hardware problem, getting worse as the system gets hotter. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Ph rmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --------------------------------------------------------------- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
