John, after further review, I noticed that really my screen only has a picture in the immediate center of the screen using the light coming from the apple symbol on the computer lid. Otherwise, I cant see anywhere else on the screen. I tried resetti…
Also wanted to mention that they replaced the LCD screen but I dont think the entire housing. They said the video component has a "mark" on it that theyve never seen and dont know how to address it.
I picked up Apple-lonia today and the screen is very dark. I had to be under direct light and angle the screen just so I could make out what it says. I have no idea what it would be like in a dark room, but i would have to guess I wouldnt be able to…
Got a call from ubreakifix.com (the new repair people) who were able to get Apple-lonia on and running, her screen is just really dim. Almost etch-a-sketch dim, I was told and that the motherboard isnt sending enough power to the screen. Do you know…
Thanks John!
I thought it was a little odd and having seen an Acer in action, I knew I did not want to sacrifice Apple-lonia (yes, I named my MBP). My MBP is an i5 and I have seen some in worse off condition on ebay sellng for quite a bit. The repai…
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I just got off the phone with the laptop repair guy and he told me that the video part of my board is fried and the whole board needs to be replaced. It seems odd to me because he did offer to give me another laptop for the trade in of my MBP…
John, thanks for the reply. I am hoping the repair guy is able to fix it. I am on a tight budget and have zero room for this costly repair. Since Apple was nice enough to refund the cost of my Apple Care warranty plan, I was willing to put that towa…