Problem with Macbook backlight

[DnetMHZ]

I have a Core 2 Duo Macbook and I'm having a problem with the back light on the screen.

Sometimes it won't turn on when the screen is at a particular angle. The screen itself is on and you can see it very faintly. but no back light.. I have to close the lid slightly and the back light will come on. If I then slowly open it again I can usually get the backlight to stay on. Other times I need to rock the screen back and forth slowly until I get it all the way open.

Unfortunately I do not have Applecare on it so taking it to the Apple store is not really an option.

It seems to me that the cause could be a loose connection of some sort, so I'm going to open it up and see if I can find anything.

Just wondering if anyone else has run into this sort of issue?

 

[aphex]

Found a thread over at Apple Discussions for ya;
http://discussions.apple.com/t...jspa?messageID=3984850

Sounds like the cable is being pinched in the hinge or something is loose. If your out of warranty, I would just open it up and check. New inverter cables run about $30.

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: aphex
Found a thread over at Apple Discussions for ya;
http://discussions.apple.com/t...jspa?messageID=3984850

Sounds like the cable is being pinched in the hinge or something is loose. If your out of warranty, I would just open it up and check. New inverter cables run about $30.

Thanks.. I'm running to Lowes after work to pick up a new set of micro screwdrivers.
Hopefully it's just a loose connection and a quick fix.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: DnetMHZ

Originally posted by: aphex
Found a thread over at Apple Discussions for ya;
http://discussions.apple.com/t...jspa?messageID=3984850

Sounds like the cable is being pinched in the hinge or something is loose. If your out of warranty, I would just open it up and check. New inverter cables run about $30.

Thanks.. I'm running to Lowes after work to pick up a new set of micro screwdrivers.
Hopefully it's just a loose connection and a quick fix.

Keep us posted and post pics if you can!