IBook display cuts in and out

My wifes older iBook runs fine, however, depending on the angle of the screen it will cut out ... if I change the angle I can find one that allows it to come back on. I am asumming it is bad cable issue ... but am not certain. The local dealer is telling me that I must replace the entire display which costs as much as a new iBook. I just don't know if all he is trying to do is get me to buy a new one.
It seems that I should be able to replace the cables ... if that is what it is.

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
The inverter cable is almost certainly pinched in the hinge of the iBook. This is such a difficult (and time consuming) repair that the official Apple solution is to replace the display.
Dominion Tech in Colchester, Vermont used to do the repair for $79.90. You may want to call and ask if they are still doing it that reasonably. It could be worth a little trip to Vermont (or shipping charges there and back).

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