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My display has a vertical line, wide about 2 inches…4cm. as i flip the screen it flickers in different colors. the line does not move to a different part of the screen. When I press the screen from the back of the hinge the line goes away. I know it is some kind of connection issue with the screen cable-connector, but I dont know which part I need…what to do? Mackbook Pro 15" late 2008. Thank You in advance! Paul
It sounds like the display cable within the hinge may be worn so that it cannot make a complete connection. In order to replace the actual display cable, you would have to take the glass off, then remove the LCD, then replace the cable. This can be rather challenging if you haven’t done it before, and it is difficult to get the glass out cleanly. If you want to try doing this, you can find the guide here: MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2010 LCD Replacement You can also try and buy a gently used display or a new one to replace if you do not want to try and take the glass and LCD out of the display housing. A whole display housing replacement is pretty easy. Does the hinge or clutch cover have any damage on your model? Hope this Helps
