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Question

LCDs interchangeable between G3 800 Mhz and G4 800 MHz?

Oct 13, 2012 1:19AM PDT

I have these 12-inch iBooks. Both have native resolutions of 1024x768. Can they be interchanged between these models? For that matter, can these LCD assemblies be interchanged for the higher speed iBooks? I am aware of the Chimei LCD assembly incompatibility with Philips and other manufacturers' makes, but this problem can be solved by transplanting the line video cables as well.

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Clarification Request
So what's stopping you from trying it?
Oct 13, 2012 1:38AM PDT

I rarely see G3 and G4 machines today. Most have moved to the parts junk yards.
Bob

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What's stopping me from trying it?
Oct 13, 2012 11:50PM PDT

It's a lot of hard work. I don't want to open both laptops up, only to find out the LCD assemblies are not interchangeable.

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I'm going with no as well.
Oct 14, 2012 2:52AM PDT

It's quite a stretch between models. If you had nothing to lose and was not paying a tech to try it then why not go ahead since you have nothing to lose and then you could get some other display off ebay if it didn't work out.

While I applaud the DIY efforts you find the DIY once in a while upset with others when off in these fairly dark corners.
Bob

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Clarification Request
I'm ging with No on this one,
Oct 13, 2012 11:59PM PDT

unless you get exactly the same LCD assembly as is already in these iBooks, then you may be doomed to failure.

On the subject of the G4 iBook, it was notorious for graphic chip solder problems and would exhibit symptoms of a failing LCD, sometime accompanied by erratic booting, when the actual problem was a cracked solder joint (or two) around the Graphics chip

As Bob says, give it a try

P

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I did it.
Nov 3, 2012 1:58AM PDT

Finally I got the time to open the laptops, and I confirm the LCDs are not interchangeable. The cable connectors are very different between the two 800 Mhz models.

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Thanks for the update.
Nov 3, 2012 2:01AM PDT

It was a stretch. And too far for me to place a bet.