MacBook Pro: External display works, LCD display not recognized

MacBook Pro: External display works, LCD display not recognized Yesterday I restarted my Macbook Pro to find that the LCD display wasn't working -- there's not even a dim picture, it's just completely black, as if the display was asleep. Up until that point, it had been functioning completely normally, no visual glitches or issues -- the display simply didn't turn back on after restart.
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mcgyver89 [Entry]

"Paul Malott

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mcgyver89 [Entry]

This issue can be caused by a couple of different parts. It can be caused by a bad LVDS cable (video cable), a bad LCD, or a bad logic board. The time and money that you will spend, unless you have another same macbook pro, is not worth it. You may just considering using it as a desktop with an external display, keyboard, and mouse. Apple offers a flat-rate option that would repair this problem for around $300-$400 but this model is too old for that option. Another option is to go online and buy a used macbook pro, you can find a comparable one for around $300-$400. Apples refurbished computers are also a good deal. Hope this helps!

mcgyver89 [Entry]

"I had exactly the same issue. Internal built in display was not recognised. This is the second time the issue has occured. The last time was about 2 years ago and I didn't know what fixed it. I was using an external display and one day it just started working. Legit. This time I tried all the software fixes... safe mode, PRAM, SRC, software update, time machine restore... nothing worked. I was about to take the back off and and disconnect then reconnect the LVDS cable but Apple support chat said they wouldn't recommend it. Instead I have a genius appointment booked for 7 days time.

THEN...

Got back from England beating Columbia in the world cup (#pens). Was bit drunk. Really annoyed laptop wouldn't work with potential £1000 for a new one. Smacked laptop on the body a few times and shook it around. Screen then worked.

TLDR; hit laptop"