MBP 13" (2009) - problem with right side of display - graphics card or screen issue?

[mbosse]

Guys:

I would be interested to obtain a used MBP 13" (Mid 2009, 2.53 GHz, running on Yosemite) as a parts donor. The seller states that from time to time he sees this display fault on the right side:

Would you say this is graphics card error or a display fault? The latter would pull me off purchase. FYI, the seller also state trackpad defective.

Best and thanks,
Magnus

 

[Sanpete]

Don't know, but I've seen liquid damage cause similar stripes, which would be a screen or cable problem, not card.

 

[mbosse]

So you recommend I better pass?

 

[faust]

So you recommend I better pass?

Common sense would dictate that yes, you should pass on a defective electronics device unless you are proficient in repair and wish to do so as a hobby project.

 

[mbosse]

Common sense would dictate that yes, you should pass on a defective electronics device unless you are proficient in repair and wish to do so as a hobby project.

Obviously, yes. I would intend to buy this to replace the defective display of my current MBP. Thus, for me I would need to be able to estimate whether the fault one sees is a mainboard, cable or display issue.

Thanks,
Magnus