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Replacing data cable worked, but only for a week

I successfully replaced my display cable using ifixit's guide, but after about a week the problem returned (screen "blacks out" when macbook opened more than about 30 degrees).

Any thoughts what might have gone wrong?

I should note that I do have a swelling battery, with a new one coming in the mail. But I tried without the battery in and the problem persisted.

Thank you for reading and hope you can help!

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Hey sarvodaya327, before confirming if anything is damaged, I'd recommend that you dis assemble then reassemble it again. If the problem persists then the display might be faulty.

-Let me know how it goes.

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I will give it a try. Hoping the cable is not pinched. It was difficult to ascertain the proper positioning of the cable within the hinge.

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that is because your gpu or screen are dead. LCD cable never goes bad, that is just internet wishful thinking for a $5 fix to a $150 problem, and will never stop being reposted as wrong as it is. :( The internet is the world's most consistent source of incorrect information!

Can you take a picture of the actual problem you see on the screen so we can give you an idea? Also the 820-**** number of your logic board, this will be hidden under the display data cable.

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