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    Apple G4 Broken Screen Need Help Fast

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by eekisfat, Aug 17, 2006.

  1. eekisfat

    eekisfat Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey my friend says she has an apple Ibook g4 a1134 with a broken 14" screen. What must I be aware of to replace it? Does it have to match the exact model? Im a pc guy so please fill me in. I can handle the hardware end but I know nada bout macs..she needs to fix this b4 her dad see it and kills her so please help!
     
    eekisfat, Aug 17, 2006
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  2. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    http://techrestore.com/

    They will fix it overnight if it is the actual screen. The cost will be about $450, far less than the ~$700-1000 Apple will charge. If it is a broken ribbon, I am sure they can also fix that and it will be significantly less. Good luck!
     
    cashmonee, Aug 17, 2006
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    adinu, Aug 17, 2006
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  4. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    i know it's a "hardware" issue, but i'm gonna move this to the apple forum as there may be more specific answers for you
     
    drumfu, Aug 17, 2006
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