My MacBook doesn't turn on, but HDD runs when plugged in.
I bought a 13"MacBook Unibody model A1278 on Ebay. The previous owner told me, that he wanted to remove one of the black rubber things from the bottom with a screw driver. While doing that, he managed to damage the displaycable underneath it. Now I tried to just start the computer, but nothing happens, only when I plug it into a wall ac outlet, the HDD starts to turn although I don't press any buttons.
Other than that the battery charges when plugged in and the Logicboard gets a litte warm.
Under the broken displaycable there is a small scratch (it is really small and not deep, I nearly don't notice it with my finger), can this be a problem?
Is this a good question?
The HDD is perfectly working in my 2012 macbook pro 15, as well as the RAM. The Battery keeps its charge and when I connect the two contacts above of the trackpad connector the HDD starts running, but not the fan.
by Tim
Tim, first off what are the last four digits of your computers serial number? that will help us to properly identify your computer. Second, post an image of this "he managed to damage the displayable underneath it. " with your question. Adding images to an existing question
by oldturkey03
The last four digits are 91B0
by Tim
2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo (P7350)
Intro Date: October 14, 2008 Disc Date: June 8, 2009
Order No: MB466LL/A Model No: A1278 (EMC 2254)
Subfamily: Late 2008 Aluminum Model ID: MacBook5,1
Std RAM: 2 GB Std VRAM: 256 MB
Std Storage: 160 GB (5400 RPM) Std Optical: 8X DL "SuperDrive". that "scratch" looks ok since the traces are not separated. you do want to put some insulation over it so that it does not shorten anything else out:-)
by oldturkey03
Okay I will do that, but it still doesn't start
by Tim
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