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2 inches wide Vertical Stripes problem, comes and goes away the Colors

I get a 2 inches wide Vertical Stripes problem, that comes and goes away sometimes it changes colors. When I touch the sides of the screen it goes away, but as soon as I release it it comes back again.

I have a MacBook Pro, 15-inch, Mid 2009

Processor 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB

6642 are the last 4 digits of my Serial Number

I think that he has something to do with the LCD cable probably, could you help me please!

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Sadly, it's the LCD display that's broken here. What likely happened is the edge of the lid got a bang which has dislodged the driver logic from the solder pads on the glass. Nothing to fix here other than replacing the display. While it's possible to replace the LCD panel alone it's a bit of work. You may find replacing the compete lid assembly will be much easier. Here's the IFIXIT guide: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009 Display Replacement. If you're up to it here's the IFIXIT guide to replacing the LCD alone: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009 LCD Replacement.

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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009 Display Replacement

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30 minutes - 1 hour
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009 LCD Image

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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009 LCD Replacement

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Very difficult

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2 - 3 hours

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Bad LCD, don't kid yourself into it being the cable, that is just an internet myth because people think the cable is $5 and the technician will replace it for $2 if you ask nicely.

99% of the time, the cable is fine.

Find an LP154WE3-TLA1 and enjoy the resolution upgrade. On the 2009 one, the display assembly back cover is NOT one piece, it is actually two that are glued together, and it comes apart on the bottom like crazy, so be careful with the heat.

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