Is my MBP dead?

[marklight]

I came home to my MBP "dead" - it's a 2008 2.4 GHZ model.

When I hit the power button I hear the cd drive do it's thing and the fans start to spin up, but there's no startup sound and the screen is completely dead. I've tried hooking it up to an external monitor but nothing. I've checked the battery - it's fine, and i've tried starting it when it's plugged into a power source. Nothing. Any ideas on anything else I can try?

 

[Detrius]

There's a repair extension program for the logic board on that model for that issue. It's the graphics chip causing the problem. Take it to your local service center, and they'll verify it's the issue.

 

[GGJstudios]

When I hit the power button I hear the cd drive do it's thing and the fans start to spin up, but there's no startup sound and the screen is completely dead. I've tried hooking it up to an external monitor but nothing. I've checked the battery - it's fine, and i've tried starting it when it's plugged into a power source. Nothing. Any ideas on anything else I can try?

If you don't have any display and can't boot up, how could you possibly check the battery to know it's fine?