Screen flickers, occasionally goes black

Hello all,
iBook g4 bought refurb - 2-3 years ago...
Occasionally the screen is flickering and I have had two occasions where the screen just went black but I could still see the desktop. Had to force restart. I have had 2 times where it was looking for the startup folder after restart as well.
Looks like it might be time for a new laptop??? I have had no other problems.
Haven't noticed the fan running a lot even with several big programs open either.
Searched flicker on this forum and didn't get much.
thanks,
Al
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Richard, I don't think it freezes when it GOES BLACK. I have had freezes at other times but when it goes black I can see my cursor move - fairly certain.
One difference is that my fan doesn't run alot - in fact I can't remember the last time it ran- if it isn't running at all then that should be a big clue.
have not tried external display....
my projector is broken...
can I use my iMac as external display.
I have the mini vga that came with the ibook.
will check that other thread.
thanks,
Al
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