iBook screen goes black, but backlight is ON

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michael.mcgarry@gmail.com - 29 Sep 2005 02:26 GMT

Hi,

My iBook screen after a few minutes of use goes black. It does not turn
off, the backlight is still ON.

I press keys and move the mouse and nothing happens. I have to remove
the battery and reboot the machine. The same thing then happens again
after a few minutes. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Michael

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matt neuburg - 29 Sep 2005 16:43 GMT

> Hi,
>
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> the battery and reboot the machine. The same thing then happens again
> after a few minutes. Any ideas?

<http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/>

m.

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iBook screen goes black, but backlight is ON