> I have a Pismo 500. Everything works just hunk dory. But I > occasionally get the 'pink screen'. Starts in the lower left hand > corner and in its worse case it stretches up about 2 inches into the > screen. Sort of fans out from the corner. > > Does not matter if the Pismo is running on batteries (a 6600mAh 10.8v > Li-Ion) or if it is plugged in. Doesn't matter if its on my desk at > home or somewhere else. Does not appear on a fresh start up. Only > appears after the Pismo has been awakened from sleep mode. > > Screen is fine. No missing pixels. I do have a Belkin 54g wireless > card inserted into the pc slot. > > So what's the diagnosis? Will it get worse? Can it be repaired? > Expensive? DIY or best left to an Apple tech person?
Backlight or inverter board. Often gets better as it warms up - I have a screen which is like that on power on and returns to normal after after 2 minutes. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
