This sounds what bedeviled my G3/250 WS which I bought in June 1998. The problem had exhibited itself by Jan 2000. I only found out later that Apple would repair this at their expense, including overnight shipping to/from Dallas (they provide the box). Perhaps the offer is still valid (I didn't have Apple Care).
I think the problem was a twisted video cable on 13.3" screens only. > Subject: Re: Wallstreet Video Problem > Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:06:54 -0800 > From: Ken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > My Reply follows quote. On 28/02/2004 06:56 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > > >I've got an early Wallstreet (no cache) with video problems. > >Sometimes, it has vertical columns of jagged wiggly areas of color > >change. The problem does not appear in black and white, nor is it > >present when using an external monitor. When I bought the Wallstreet, > >I was told that the problem was because of one of the ribbon cables to > >the screen going bad and it depends on the position/angle of the > >screen. Sometimes, moving the screen around cures the problem and > >sometimes not. > > > >Opinions? Cures? > ----------- > Sounds correct. Probably install a new ribbon cable. -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
