Black Screen iMac 21.5"2010

iMac 21.5"2010 works with externe monitor but not own screen which got black. checked screen, connect cables are ok but still black screen. Reset the SMC couldn't, because there is no controller > T2 chip

Any other solution?


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 16, 2020 12:20 PM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2020 4:02 PM

T2 chips didn't exist back then.


Use a Flashlight up close at various angles, do you see a faint Desktop?


If you see it then the backlights or inverter is shot.

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Black Screen iMac 21.5"2010

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