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Hey guys i just dropped my Mid 2010 Macbook pro 15-inch 2.53GHz Intel Core i5 and all the white color or at least most of it is purple. I was wondering if someone could help me out and maybe figure out what it is i would really appreciate it. And also how much the cost would be.
Thanks
the whole screen? or the whole computer? the white part is what changes purple. How much is a new screen?
what exactly do i need to get replaced?
Odd colors on the screen could be a failed screen, I suppose.
But, you said you dropped your MBPro - so it's also very possible that the video connector (the internal LVDS cable connecting the display panel to the logic board) may be partially dislodged.
Replacing the LCD panel will be expensive, so it will be worth your time (and money) to take to an authorized repair shop, where they can run the clamshell utility, which tests the integrity of the video connection (among other tests). Unless the LCD panel is obviously damaged, they may find out that the LVDS cable just needs to be reseated.
ive added a photo idk if you can see what i see thoughView attachment 450870
Thanks for your response. It slid off my bed which isnt that high so it may be that connectivity issue. As for the purple/pink lines, the run up and down the whole screen wherever there is white, so like the side of browser has the purple/pink steaks. It had like a 2 foot fall so i didnt think it was that bad. If its a new screen and i replace it myself how much would that run me?
yeah it fell on the speaker corner i believe. i uploaded the wrong photo my fault here is another one. View attachment 450877
It could be the cable harness dislodged, or if you're really unlucky the board is cracked. I would open it up and check before buying the new panel.
gav would i be able to see that cable harness by just taking the back cover off?
2010 yes.
Apple hardware manual
http://tim.id.au/laptops/apple/macbook/mbp15_mid2010.pdf
Think its video cable harness or lvds you need to look for in it
okay i found how to remove the lvds. ill try to make sure its plugged in. thanks for your help
Unplug and replug, use a magnifying glass to check whether there's any cracks in the logic board area around it. No harm in swabbing the connector itself with isopropyl but you will have to let it dry for at least half hour before reconnecting it. Impatient you wait ten minutes and use a hair dryer on low heat![]()
It would be a really good idea to unplug your battery connector while youre poking around in there.
It would be a really good idea to unplug your battery connector while you’re poking around in there.
im not too techy so idk about that. is it easy to reconnect and disconnect the battery connector? And im assuming itll be where the charger is located![]()