> I would try an external monitor to see if it is the video board or > the display. > > Just a guess on my part but I doubt a line of pixels would go at once > but I am no expert on LCDs. It is a possible failure - I've seen many LCDs with an entire failed column of px. Good idea to check on an external, but I'd expect that to be ok. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk