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Mid 2006 / Model Number: A1181 / black or white case / 1.83 or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor

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Display affected by hinge

Backlight goes off but you can see the screen with strong external light.

Backlight can be invoked with a magnet placed on the desktop.

Started with recovery done by rearranging the cover angle. Thought it might have been the cable within the hinge until I saw the magnet work. Stays on momentarily and then it reoccurs.

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I reviewed and see that I have an A1181

does this fit apply to this model. I see that the infrastructure is different? 2009

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Yes, it does make a difference ;-}

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If the screen goes dark again after placing the magnet on the top where the sensor is that implies the hall sensor is bad. If I remember correctly, the hall sensor is part of the hard drive cable. Here's the IFIXIT guide to replace the cable: MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Hard Drive Cable Replacement.

It is also possible the WLED driver has a bad solder joint. But that is a logic board level repair. For now try the cable and let us know how it goes.

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You'll need to replace both the inverter and the invert cable.

Here's the guide to follow: MacBook Core Duo Inverter Replacement & MacBook Core Duo Inverter Cable Replacement

MacBook Core Duo Inverter Image

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MacBook Core Duo Inverter Replacement

Difficulty:

Difficult

1 - 3 hours

MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Hard Drive Cable Image

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MacBook Unibody Model A1342 Hard Drive Cable Replacement

Difficulty:

Moderate

10 - 40 minutes

MacBook Core Duo Inverter Cable Image

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MacBook Core Duo Inverter Cable Replacement

Difficulty:

Difficult

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OK, Nix the drive cable. Your system has an inverter which is likely the issue

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