>It sounds like the graphics card has given up the ghost, in which case >you'll need a new logic board which is expensive if you don't have >applecare. That was my thought, as well. Fortunately: >> Does anybody know what might be causing a (suddenly) dead display on a >> somewhat pristine 8 month old ibook? That says that Chris may be in luck, if the iBook was purchased new. The hardware warranty is a year. Still, AppleCare is a good idea, ESPECIALLY for a laptop. George Slusher/Eugene, OR gslusher at rio.com