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''You'd'You'd need an adaptoradaptor''' (found at any computer store) to go from the DVI out to whatever "in" your monitor has (VGA or HDMI being common).
''You'd'You'd need an adaptoradaptor''' (found at any computer store) to go from the DVI out to whatever "in" your monitor has (VGA or HDMI being common).
'''If the display problems persist''' with an external monitor you have major logic board damage. If the external monitor works you can run the AHT (Apple Hardware Test) to identify damage to the display and other components.'' Common problems for flickering and black displays... liquid damage, inverter or LCD/LED failure.''
[http://www.ifixit.com/Info/ID-your-Mac|ID your Mac] for complete guides to DIY repair, and, ''purchase the proper tools ''(here or elsewhere) as every job is easier when you use the correct tool.
''If this answer was helpful please '''remember to return and mark it Accepted'''.''

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You'd''You'd need an adaptoradaptor'' (found at any computer store) to go from the DVI out to whatever "in" your monitor has (VGA or HDMI being common).
You'd''You'd need an adaptoradaptor'' (found at any computer store) to go from the DVI out to whatever "in" your monitor has (VGA or HDMI being common).
'''If the display problems persist''' with an external monitor you have major logic board damage. If the external monitor works you can run the AHT (Apple Hardware Test) to identify damage to the display and other components.'' Common problems for flickering and black displays... liquid damage, inverter or LCD/LED failure.''
[http://www.ifixit.com/Info/ID-your-Mac|ID your Mac] for complete guides to DIY repair, and, ''purchase the proper tools ''(here or elsewhere) as every job is easier when you use the correct tool.
''If this answer was helpful please '''remember to return and mark it Accepted'''.''

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Original post by machead3,

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You'd need an adaptor (found at any computer store) to go from the DVI out to whatever "in" your monitor has (VGA or HDMI being common).

'''If the display problems persist''' with an external monitor you have major logic board damage. If the external monitor works you can run the AHT (Apple Hardware Test) to identify damage to the display and other components.'' Common problems for flickering and black displays... liquid damage, inverter or LCD/LED failure.''

[http://www.ifixit.com/Info/ID-your-Mac|ID your Mac] for complete guides to DIY repair, and, ''purchase the proper tools ''(here or elsewhere) as every job is easier when you use the correct tool.

''If this answer was helpful please '''remember to return and mark it Accepted'''.''

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