Computer type? Are the lines Horizontal or Vertical? One or two or lots?

Lines across the screen could mean you damaged the edges of the display, or the graphics chip.

[quote|machead3]'''Computer type? Are the lines Horizontal or Vertical? One or two or lots?''' Lines across the screen could mean you damaged the edges of the display, or the graphics chip.[/quote]

computer type = 1.5 ghz aluminum 12" powerbook G4.

the lines are horizontal. many lines. i used an ifixit guide to replace the hard drive. is the graphics chip something i disconnected on my way to the hard drive?

[quote|sparkee1]computer type = 1.5 ghz aluminum 12" powerbook G4. the lines are horizontal. many lines. i used an ifixit guide to replace the hard drive. is the graphics chip something i disconnected on my way to the hard drive?[/quote]

Is the screen lose or tight on the clutches (hinges)? It might be a display cable or the display its self. Does moving/touching the display have any effect on the problem?

If so it could be either, if not then it's more likely the chip.

N.

[quote|machead3]Is the screen lose or tight on the clutches (hinges)? It might be a display cable or the display its self. '''Does moving/touching the display have ''any effect'' on the problem?''' If so it could be either, if not then it's more likely the chip. N.[/quote]