Hello I have a mc240ll/a and the backlight does not work it only turns on for about 2-4 seconds on start up and turn off. I already replace the inverter and inverter cable. I tried the computer on another monitor and it works.
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Have you tried resetting the SMC to see if that fixed things? If you have then I suspect the CFL lamps in the display are worn out.
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Yes I have tried resetting the SMC but no luck. Thanks for your answer where could I get the CFL lamps ?
Getting hard to find, give these folks a try: CCFL Warehouse.
Thanks I looked in Ebay and Amazon but aint find them there. Ill give them a try and is there a guide I can follow to replace it ?
Can i ask how did you reset the SMC please? I have the same issue with my mac... I open the screen and the backlight flicks on for 2 secs then goes off and stays off, once in a blue moon it will stay on but if i close the screen or switch it off then its near enough impossible to get it back on? Thanks
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What is the size of your display? 13.3 in.?
If I had to guess i would say you have a bad display :(
by Tim
@Tim - please read the whole question and the answers already provided. This is a 15" model and it uses CFL's. Yes, one could also replace the complete display assembly, but that's more expensive.
by Dan