Apple M9628LL Service Guide - Page 155

Video (S-Video and Composite adapter), No video on an external device

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technology-not just Apple products. To determine whether or not the display has an acceptable number of pixel anomalies, follow the steps below: 1. Set the display image to one of the following colors: all-white display, all-red display, all-green display, or all-blue display. 2. Using a jeweler's loupe, pocket microscope, or other magnifying device, identify and count each subpixel anomaly: • Bright subpixel anomaly = subpixel that is always on • Dark subpixel anomaly = subpixel that is always off 3. Important: Check the number of subpixel anomalies with the following chart: LCD Size (inches) 12.1 to 15.2 Acceptable Number of Subpixel Anomalies Bright Dark Combination up to 3 up to 5 up to 7 Replace the Display Bright 4 or more Dark 6 or more Combination 8 or more 4. If the number of subpixel anomalies exceeds the acceptable number listed in the chart, replace the LCD panel. 5. If the number of subpixel anomalies is acceptable, explain to the customer that the pixel anomalies are within specifications, and no repair is necessary. Important: Do not release the specifications to customers. Instead, inform them that a certain number of subpixel anomalies is considered acceptable, and these factors apply to all manufacturers using LCD technology-not just Apple products. Video (S-Video and Composite adapter) No video on an external device 1. Make sure you are using the S-Video and Composite adapter cable. 2. Verify TV or VCR is set up properly with correct source. 3. Try different TV or VCR. Check owner's manual for TV or VCR. 4. Replace adapter cable. 5. Replace logic board. The display is rolling (PAL instead of NTSC) 1. Make sure you are not using Apple's A/V Video Cable. 2. Make sure you are using the S-Video and Composite adapter cable. 3. In Mac OS X, go to the Displays system preference to change the setting. Symptom Charts iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Troubleshooting - 9

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iBook G4 (14.1 LCD) Troubleshooting -
9
Symptom Charts
technology—not just Apple products.
To determine whether or not the display has an acceptable number of pixel anomalies,
follow the steps below:
1.
Set the display image to one of the following colors: all-white display, all-red display,
all-green display, or all-blue display.
2.
Using a jeweler’s loupe, pocket microscope, or other magnifying device, identify and
count each subpixel anomaly:
Bright subpixel anomaly = subpixel that is always on
Dark subpixel anomaly = subpixel that is always off
3.
Important:
Check the number of subpixel anomalies with the following chart:
4.
If the number of subpixel anomalies exceeds the acceptable number listed in the
chart, replace the LCD panel.
5.
If the number of subpixel anomalies is acceptable, explain to the customer that the
pixel anomalies are within specifications, and no repair is necessary.
Important:
Do not release the specifications to customers. Instead, inform them that
a certain number of subpixel anomalies is considered acceptable, and these factors
apply to all manufacturers using LCD technology—not just Apple products.
Video (S-Video and Composite adapter)
No video on an external device
1.
Make sure you are using the S-Video and Composite adapter cable.
2.
Verify TV or VCR is set up properly with correct source.
3.
Try different TV or VCR. Check owner’s manual for TV or VCR.
4.
Replace adapter cable.
5.
Replace logic board.
The display is rolling (PAL instead of NTSC)
1.
Make sure you are not using Apple's A/V Video Cable.
2.
Make sure you are using the S-Video and Composite adapter cable.
3.
In Mac OS X, go to the Displays system preference to change the setting.
LCD Size
(inches)
Acceptable Number of Subpixel
Anomalies
Replace the Display
Bright
Dark
Combination
Bright
Dark
Combination
12.1 to 15.2
up to 3
up to 5
up to 7
4 or more
6 or more
8 or more