[Duo2400] 2400 with permanently dark screen

[Carlson]

Have you checked the settings in the "sleep setup" of the Energy Saver
control panel? Another thing to check is the profile setting in the
Colorsync Control Panel. Another thing that might be possible is to
re-adjust the "calibration" in the Monitors control panel.

Andy

> Hi all--
> 
> I work on a G4 desktop, but I have a 2400 for Quicken and the like so
> that I can keep the IRS happy by not using my office computer for
> personal stuff. I recently noticed that the screen was pretty dark -- not
> anywhere near black, I can see the desktop and even read menus and window
> listings, but it's as though it dimmed itself and it won't undim.
> 
> So I'm wondering if this means the backlight bulb is dead, or what else
> might be going on. I'm pretty good at software troubleshooting, but
> hardware stuff beyond RAM or hard drive installation is a little trickier
> than I want to get into. I tried resetting the PRAM to no effect and am
> not sure what to do next.
> 
> If I can figure out what the problem is, I can decide whether to get the
> thing fixed or eBay it, but I'm nervous about sending it off to be
> repaired without being pretty confident that the repair cost will fall
> within the amount I'm willing to spend on this secondary machine.
> 
> I'd really appreciate any thoughts or advice -- TIA!
> 
> Kate