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MacBook Pro...LED Backlight Problem

Reply by Bourin

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

I recently cracked my orignal 15" MacBook Pro LED screen

LP154WP2 (TL)(A1). I ordered a new screen LP154WP2 (TL)(A3) and was told that it is compatible with my original screen.

After putting the new screen in, I can see the screen as if it is on dim setting, but the screen will not brighten up when I increase the brightness. I can see everything on the screen with a light in the back, but the screen stay dim 24/7.

Does anyone know what issue this could be?

-I read some problems and the inverter cable only fits in one direction, so it is'nt inserted wrong. On the previous screen the backlight was still working, so I don't believe any of the cables are broken, unless it happened while replacing it.

Reply reply by customerservice

Possibly a logic board problem. It could have been damaged or have a hairline crack somewhere when the screen was damaged or even during the teardown procedure to install the new screen.

Reply reply by lemerise

Do a double check at the inverter cable connector on the motherboard. Check if the connector is well seated in the socket. Another possibility could be a bad connection of the inverter cable to the inverter board in the screen assy.

Reply reply by Daniel

Strange... Exact same story here. Cracked my original 15" MBP screen LP154WP2(TL)(A1) and order a replacement and the company told me the (TL)(A3) would work. I put it in and no backlight (dim screen, still can faintly see image). I replaced my inverter board as well. I have a feeling the A3 might not be compatible with the A1 since we have the same story...

Reply reply by nguyen

Just only need change inverter card. Sure it shoul be working well again.

Reply reply by Patrick

I've the same problem with my Macbook pro.

In the beginning I thought the screen wasn´t compatible, so I tried with the old one, but it didn't backlight nether (I did backlight before replacement). Hence I resolved something else was damaged during the replacement.

LED screens don´t need an inverter, backlight leds are directly feed from the motherboard thru the flex cable. I tested the cable and it´s ok, the motherboard isn’t giving voltage for feeding the leds.

There is motherboard damage and I don’t know how to fix it, comments will be appreciated.

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