> I thought it was a problem with the connection between the screen and the > computer because I had a similar problem with my old G3 Wallstreet - which > still works great - and I just connected it to an external monitor with no > problems. But when I connected the G4 to an external monitor I got the same > vertical striped image. ??? I've seen on some lists that there is a loose plug > inside that can cause this problem but would it still affect an external > monitor? Bad logic board maybe, if it impacts both internal and external screens ? -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk