| DustGate repair | |
|---|---|
| Device | MacBook Pro A2141 |
| Affects part(s) | Motherboard, Display assembly |
| Needs equipment | multimeter, soldering iron, soldering station, BGA rework station |
| Difficulty | ◉◉◉◉ Specialist |
| Type | Soldering |
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Problem description
dust pinches hole through flex data cable between Tcon and LCD. this causes different types of malfunction, mostly with 6 even vertical bars (each corresponds image block of the screen).
Symptoms
- Vertical bars on the screen, might change or flicker with different lid angle
Solution
Confirm the issue with different screen or external monitor, then refer to Dustgate Repair page.