HuibanTony

Q: A1181 display black with backlight on

Hello i have am A1181 SN: W8******0P0 and press the power button, fans hear, nothing appears on the screen, it's black and white light on the sidelines, I leave five minutes to go and then when I  press the volume or player, I can hear music from the playlist. All nothing appears on the screen,  is black.

 

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Posted on Feb 26, 2016 3:40 AM

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  • by Mike Sombrio,

    Mike Sombrio Mike Sombrio Feb 26, 2016 3:41 AM in response to HuibanTony
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    Feb 26, 2016 3:41 AM in response to HuibanTony

    Try shining a flashlight on the screen, you may see the desktop not being illuminated. Try moving the screen while you watch to aee if it flickers on and off. The older Macbooks are notorius for broken inverter cables tat run through the right hinge.