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adam9c1

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Have Early 2009 2.0 ghz Macbook I purchased used, seller stated no display.

When I received the item at first power up I had backlight but it went out after an hour. I put the laptop into fridge for a while to cool off and was able to get the backlight back but only for a short moment.

I have replaced the inverter and still no back light.
I have noticed the microphone cable is chaffed a bit where it gets screwed in.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Core+2+Duo+Inverter+Replacement/1497


Any ideas?

I'm thinking of replacing the inverter cable (looked good, did not see any cuts etc). Can't tell which version I have so I'll order both of them from powerbook medic.
 
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