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That usually is a symptom the an issue with the ribbon cable that attaches the screen to the CPU via the hinge. What year or MBA is this?
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You could try reseating the internal display cable where it attaches to the logic board, but I think it looks like a failed LCD panel.
Probably to replace the top lid (display plus cables and the lid part of the case as a complete assembly) in the range of $300 parts plus labor. Minimum $250 if you do the repair yourself. Depends on where you look for a replacement display assembly.
Is it worth doing on a 5 year old laptop? Only you can answer that question... 😎
Probably to replace the top lid (display plus cables and the lid part of the case as a complete assembly) in the range of $300 parts plus labor. Minimum $250 if you do the repair yourself. Depends on where you look for a replacement display assembly.
Is it worth doing on a 5 year old laptop? Only you can answer that question... 😎
You were exactly correct. I took it to Best Buy and they said the same thing with repairs running at least $400. So a new laptop it is.