Problem with my ibook...

The screen on my ibook keeps going out and it keeps making weird noises. I have to keep turning it off and on just to get it to work for 2-3 minutes before the screen dies on me again.
I'm scared to think it may be the logicboard.
The worst part? My AppleCare expired LAST MONTH. Is there anything I or Apple can do for me? Could I take it to an Apple store to get it checked out? How much would it cost to get it check out at an Apple store?
Thank you for any help.

on iBook G4 models power and dssiaply issues could be caused sometimes by worn out display cables.
maybe try changing dispaly position before restarting, see if it changes anything.

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