[Leica] PB 12" screen

[lrzeitlin at verizon.net (Lawrence Zeitlin)]

On Jul 19, 2009, at 10:29 PM, lug-request at leica-users.org wrote:

> Mark Rabiner wrote:
>
> I think I'll have a large order of prognosis negative!
>
> My 12" Powerbook G4 monitor darks are darkening...


The jewel like PB G4 12" laptop is an unusually sturdy computer and  
generally gives little trouble. If a visit to the Genius Bar doesn't  
produce results, I suggest that you take it to TekServe (www.tekserve.com 
) on 23rd. St in NYC or send it to TechRestore (www.techrestore.com).  
The latter firm specializes in screen repair. Download and save all  
your important files first. However if the repair estimate for either  
firm is over $500, I would simply spring for a new MacBook Pro 13"  
model. The price should be about $1100, less if you opt for a  
refurbished model from the Apple store. The PB 12" has been my  
favorite laptop for years but it is reaching the end of its life. The  
newest operating system OS 10.6 will not run on li. It only supports  
1.25 GB of ram and the maximum internal disc size is 250 GB. It seems  
to be happiest running OS 10.4.11. Since you probably use your 12" PB  
hard, write it off as a business expense and deduct the cost of a new  
laptop from your taxes. Remember a new MacBook Pro is only half the  
cost of a Leica lens.

Larry Z