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1/4 of my screen is dead

Thread starter jkcerda
Start date Nov 13, 2013
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jkcerda

macrumors 65816

Original poster

Nov 13, 2013

#1

its OLD 2006 MBP with a 17" display.

any ideas if I can replace the top assembly? or should I chuck it & buy new?

thanks

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Beta Particle

macrumors 6502a

Nov 13, 2013

#2

Sounds like a bad (or possibly even loose?) display data cable: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook...and+A1261+Display+Data+Cable+Replacement/2781

jkcerda

macrumors 65816

Original poster

Nov 15, 2013

#3

Beta Particle said:
Sounds like a bad (or possibly even loose?) display data cable: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook...and+A1261+Display+Data+Cable+Replacement/2781

Thanks.

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