Thick black vertical stripe on iMac screen after HDD to SSD swap
Hi all, I read this discussion
Thick black stripe on iMac screen after attempting HDD to SSD swap
and I apparently have a very similar problem.
The thing that's different in my case is that:
– The display is in perfect conditions: I've been very cautious in cutting the adhesive strip.
– I discharged static electricity following the iFixit guide and I used antistatic gloves to protect the board.
– I accidentally pulled, or stretched, the flex data cable. The connector on the logic board is ok, but the cable could be damaged.
When I move a window I can see something in the black stripe, and the screenshots are OK.
and every external screen or Cintiq tablet works perfectly.
So, I'd like to replace the cable with a new one, but I can't find it, I always find only the flex cable for A1311, but I don't think that it's the right one.
Somebody knows where to find the right cable, or if the A1311's one could be OK?
Alternatively, is it possible to repair the flex cable, maybe soldering again the contacts?
Thanks!
Marco
Is this a good question?
1 Comment
The fact your external display or screenshot doesn't show the stripe only tells you the graphics board image in its memory is good before its sent to the display. So you have proven the display and its connections to the logic board has the problem nothing within the logic board its self which is good!
by Dan