[Macpartners] Powerbook Display problem

[Jonathan Reed]

Is this one of the "aluminum" powerbooks?  If so, there was a bad run 
of those which had screen problems that match what you're describing. 
Those bright dots of light will get bigger over time.  I can't seem 
to find the info right now, I know it was on Slashdot and a couple of 
other sites.  Regardless, give Apple a call ASAP - they can tell you 
if your powerbook was one of the bad ones and replace the screen for 
free.  I had this problem with my G4 15" AlBook, as did someone else 
in my group, and that solution worked for us.

-Jon

At 8:34 AM -0400 9/24/04, William Litant wrote:
>Was doing some graphics work on my new G4 15" Powerbook last night 
>when I noticed 5 or 6 of what look like tiny very light gray dirt 
>spots randomly scattered in the center of the screen. Closer 
>examination reveals they are not dirt but some inherent problem with 
>the display.
>
>They are quite light - most visible when working on a white 
>background - but annoying. I'm aware that  actual dead pixles appear 
>as black dots (had one on an iBook) but I haven't seen this gray dot 
>business before. Any thoughts as to what may be causing this?
>
>Bill Litant
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