Need a screen replacement for your iBook G4? We carry out this work in-house at our London workshop, with a fixed quote before we start.
iBook G4 screens fail in two ways: the LCD panel itself gets cracked or develops lines, or the backlight goes dark because the inverter board or the video cable through the hinge has worn. We test which one it is with an external display and a torch test before quoting, so you only pay for the part that has failed. New panels are no longer made, so we fit genuine Apple panels recovered from donor machines and tested before fitting.
Signs it needs a screen replacement
- Dim or black screen where the image is faintly visible with a torch
- Flickering when the lid is moved
- Vertical lines or a white screen
- Cracked LCD after a drop
How we do it
A cracked panel is obvious, but lines, flicker and dark screens can come from the cable or graphics circuit too. We test each before recommending a new display.
Every new display is tested for dead pixels, backlight bleed, brightness range and camera function before the Mac goes back to you.
At a glance
| Years | 2003–2006 |
|---|---|
| Processor | PowerPC G4, 800MHz–1.42GHz |
| Storage | 2.5-inch IDE (parallel ATA) hard drive |
| Memory | Socketed, upgradeable |
| Battery | Removable |
| Power / charging | Round barrel DC-in |
Before you bring it in
Don’t press on a cracked screen to ‘test’ it, as this spreads the damage. If you have AppleCare+, check your cover first; we’ll help you compare.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the iBook G4 (12-inch & 14-inch, 2003–2006) (PowerBook6,3 / 6,5 / 6,7; A1054, A1055, A1133, A1134). Apple System Profiler (Apple menu > About This Mac > More Info) shows the exact machine model. Not sure? Bring it in and we’ll identify it for you.
Price
We give you a fixed quote for your exact model before any work starts. All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
Do you use genuine Apple parts?
Yes, wherever they still exist. For a Mac this age Apple no longer makes many parts, so we fit genuine Apple parts recovered from donor machines and tested before fitting. Where no genuine part is available at all, which mostly applies to batteries, we tell you before any work starts.
Can you fit an SSD while it’s here?
Yes. This model uses a 2.5-inch ide (parallel ata) hard drive, and swapping to an SSD at the same time is often the best-value upgrade you can make.