Re: Pismo PowerBook display failing
- Original Message - From: Andrew Main [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pismo PowerBook display failing Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 15:37:02 -0600 Francesco sciacca wrote: I've found the information you have provided (quoted below) invaluable. My problem is the light bulb replacement for a Lombard and I take it the disassembling guides you point to will still be valid (with minor differences). I wonder though about the specific bulb. I know the Lombard and Pismo displays are not interchangable, but I well suppose the bulb at least should be the same part. But I'd like to get a definitive word on that from some knowledge source. Sorry, I can't give detailed information. There are two display panels used in both the Lombard and Pismo (661-2217 LG and 922-3808 Samsung), each of which has its own specific cable (which was why I couldn't put a bright display panel from a Lombard into my Pismo); the light bulbs may also be different. The actual fluoruoescent bulb in each display is the same. For that matter, it appears to be the same in every 14 display I have taken apart. It can be removed with a #00 philips screwdriver, you have to take apart the actual metal frame of the LCD. And yes, it's a job that can be done at home. If you can get to the point where the LCD is out of the housing, you can do this too. JSH -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: Pismo PowerBook display failing
Francesco sciacca wrote: I've found the information you have provided (quoted below) invaluable. My problem is the light bulb replacement for a Lombard and I take it the disassembling guides you point to will still be valid (with minor differences). I wonder though about the specific bulb. I know the Lombard and Pismo displays are not interchangable, but I well suppose the bulb at least should be the same part. But I'd like to get a definitive word on that from some knowledge source. Sorry, I can't give detailed information. There are two display panels used in both the Lombard and Pismo (661-2217 LG and 922-3808 Samsung), each of which has its own specific cable (which was why I couldn't put a bright display panel from a Lombard into my Pismo); the light bulbs may also be different. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: Pismo PowerBook display failing
Andrew, I've found the information you have provided (quoted below) invaluable. My problem is the light bulb replacement for a Lombard and I take it the disassembling guides you point to will still be valid (with minor differences). I wonder though about the specific bulb. I know the Lombard and Pismo displays are not interchangable, but I well suppose the bulb at least should be the same part. But I'd like to get a definitive word on that from some knowledge source. cheers, gianfranco For any who might be interested, here's the information I have: Pismo LCD Lamp And Display Replacement, by Charles Moore Information for do-it-yourself http://www.macopinion.com/columns/roadwarrior/04/10/19/ Bulb available from Digi-Key for $13 (search for part #289-1108-ND) http://digikey.com/ Wegener Media: bulb $70, replacement service $200 http://www.wegenermedia.com/pismop.htm The Last Pismo Upgrade, by Norman Shutler Reviews bulb replacement and further brightness enhancements by IDParts, Inc. http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/tips/backlight_brightness_Film.html IDParts quotes bulb replacement at $95 http://www.idparts.com/laptoprepairs.htm Not sure of the details yet, but at this price I'd rather pay to have it done than try to do it myself; I've taken apart a lot of PowerBooks, but dismantling display panel assemblies is more stress than I'd care to deal with. Used to do my own auto tuneups, too, but now I pay a real mechanic who can do in an hour what took me an afternoon. I actually have two more 'Pismo' PowerBooks, in addition to my own trusty companion (which has a 550MHz G4, 40GB HD, 640MB RAM), which I'm preparing to sell; at least one will also need the bulb replaced. As for take-apart, I have the Apple service manual, and excellent instructions are provided online at, inter alia: PBFixIt http://www.pbfixit.com/Guide/ PowerBook Tech http://www.powerbooktech.com/knowledge,type-2.htm Andrew Main -- GMX DSL = Maximale Leistung zum minimalen Preis! 2000 MB nur 2,99, Flatrate ab 4,99 Euro/Monat: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/dsl -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: Pismo PowerBook display failing
Fabian Fang wrote: Dan, the PowerBook Guy in San Francisco, with website at http:// www.powerbookguy.com, sells a lot of PowerBook service parts. While I do not see a light bulb as such on his Pismo page, he can probably get it for you. The PowerBook Guy has a great selection, but he's a wee bit expensive; I don't think I've ever bought anything from him, as I can usually find better sources. In any case, I can get the bulb; see below. Jeffrey Gaier wrote: While I had my Pismo in being serviced for a logic board problem, my monitor had a slight pink problem that went scarlet red after the logic board replacement. I honestly don't remember if it was the screen or video card, but they (the local mac repair shop) replaced it right away and just told me the problem occured and they fixed it. From what I've read (see below) the pink/red color is mostly likely the bulb growing old; of course replacing the whole display with one with a good bulb would fix it. I've owned my Pismo since new and I think I've spent at least 1500 in additional repairs and upgrades to it. By far compared with my 17 powerbook thePismo is still a great computer. Indeed, I'm very fond of mine, but am thinking seriously of moving up to a 17 G4, for added display space and power. I haven't tried 10.4 yet, but although a recent upgrade to 550MHz G4 considerably enhanced the Pismo's ability to work with OS X, it's still frustratingly slow at times. I'll certainly miss the Pismo's ergonomics, especially the one-hand trackpad; the G4 PBs' design is very snazzy looking, but less usable, requiring two hands for the trackpad, which is annoying. Thanks for the responses to my query. I was wondering if there might be any new information in the user community since the last time I researched this. For any who might be interested, here's the information I have: Pismo LCD Lamp And Display Replacement, by Charles Moore Information for do-it-yourself http://www.macopinion.com/columns/roadwarrior/04/10/19/ Bulb available from Digi-Key for $13 (search for part #289-1108-ND) http://digikey.com/ Wegener Media: bulb $70, replacement service $200 http://www.wegenermedia.com/pismop.htm The Last Pismo Upgrade, by Norman Shutler Reviews bulb replacement and further brightness enhancements by IDParts, Inc. http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/tips/backlight_brightness_Film.html IDParts quotes bulb replacement at $95 http://www.idparts.com/laptoprepairs.htm Not sure of the details yet, but at this price I'd rather pay to have it done than try to do it myself; I've taken apart a lot of PowerBooks, but dismantling display panel assemblies is more stress than I'd care to deal with. Used to do my own auto tuneups, too, but now I pay a real mechanic who can do in an hour what took me an afternoon. I actually have two more 'Pismo' PowerBooks, in addition to my own trusty companion (which has a 550MHz G4, 40GB HD, 640MB RAM), which I'm preparing to sell; at least one will also need the bulb replaced. As for take-apart, I have the Apple service manual, and excellent instructions are provided online at, inter alia: PBFixIt http://www.pbfixit.com/Guide/ PowerBook Tech http://www.powerbooktech.com/knowledge,type-2.htm Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: Pismo PowerBook display failing
While I had my Pismo in being serviced for a logic board problem, my monitor had a slight pink problem that went scarlet red after the logic board replacement. I honestly don't remember if it was the screen or video card, but they (the local mac repair shop) replaced it right away and just told me the problem occured and they fixed it. I wasn't even charged for the repair. I've owned my Pismo since new and I think I've spent at least 1500 in additional repairs and upgrades to it. By far compared with my 17 powerbook the Pismo is still a great computer. Jeffrey -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Pismo PowerBook display failing
My 'Pismo' PowerBook's display is starting to show the dreaded pink tinge. It appears whenever the PB awakens from sleep (or starts up), in the lower left area of the screen, and goes away after a few minutes. I remember there has been some discussion of this in the past, but don't recall the details. Anyone have any suggestions? Is it caused by the light bulb, which I understand can be replaced? Can anyone suggest a good source and instructions? Or is it something in the display panel itself? Thanks, Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: Pismo PowerBook display failing
On Jul 19, 2005, at 10:50 AM, Andrew Main wrote: My 'Pismo' PowerBook's display is starting to show the dreaded pink tinge. It appears whenever the PB awakens from sleep (or starts up), in the lower left area of the screen, and goes away after a few minutes. I remember there has been some discussion of this in the past, but don't recall the details. Anyone have any suggestions? Is it caused by the light bulb, which I understand can be replaced? Can anyone suggest a good source and instructions? Or is it something in the display panel itself? Andrew: Dan, the PowerBook Guy in San Francisco, with website at http:// www.powerbookguy.com, sells a lot of PowerBook service parts. While I do not see a light bulb as such on his Pismo page, he can probably get it for you. If you do not have ready access to the Apple Service Manual for Pismo, with detailed take-apart instructions, please write me off-list. Fabian -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
