Vertical shadows on MacBook

10 Oct 2011 20:14:52

John Marriott

My macBook Pro has just started to show vertical shadows coming from the bottom of the screen. These are clearly visible when the screen is showing a white or light background as it is on this page. has anyone any ideas?
John Marriott

Re: Vertical shadows on MacBook

11 Oct 2011 10:03:21

Eleanor Spenceley

Sounds like your back light behind your LCD is failing.

If so, the only solution is to replace your MacBook screen.

Re: Vertical shadows on MacBook

11 Oct 2011 11:06:52

John Marriott

Thanks Martin, sounds like an expensive repair.
John

Re: Vertical shadows on MacBook

11 Oct 2011 11:55:02

Eleanor Spenceley

_IF_ this is the problem... then Yes. Expensive.

Here's a typical MacBook screen replacement: (I'm NOT saying THIS is the one you want mind.. there are a number of different MacBooks).

http://www.thebookyard.com/product.php?manufacturers_id=14&products_id=3903 (£99)

Then there's the cost of replacing it. (Or doing it yourself via http://www.ifixit.com ).

A good quality second hand Core 2 Duo MacBook goes for £250-300 on ebay.

Re: Vertical shadows on MacBook

11 Oct 2011 15:06:19

Mick Burrell

I had a problem with my 4-year-old MacBook Pro where part of the screen was black (so not quite the same as yours unless your's is in early stages). I took it to the Apple Store in West Quay for evaluation as I didn't want to spend a large sum repairing a machine of this age, I'd rather put it towards a new one. (If inexpensive I'd have repaired - but what Apple repair is inexpensive!) They plugged in their diagnostic machine and said the graphics card is failing - known fault, free of charge repair even though well out of Apple warranty! Worth checking.