Another Display problem! :(

Looking for some advice! My unibody macbook has a very touchy display.
Basically, if it tilts any further back than 90 degrees, the display will freeze (also if I close the lid). If I startup the computer with the lid propped further back, it'll say, "No airport card installed."
I took it apart the other day and insured the connections on the logic board were solid and checked the connection to the airport card (wasn't sure where the cable hooked into the LCD). Put it back together and the airport was working well, but the display will still freeze if tilted too far back or closed; and the airport started being picky about the display angle on startup again!
HELP! and thank you!

nikkyb0t wrote:
Looking for some advice! My unibody macbook has a very touchy display.
Basically, if it tilts any further back than 90 degrees, the display will freeze (also if I close the lid). If I startup the computer with the lid propped further back, it'll say, "No airport card installed."
I took it apart the other day and insured the connections on the logic board were solid and checked the connection to the airport card (wasn't sure where the cable hooked into the LCD). Put it back together and the airport was working well, but the display will still freeze if tilted too far back or closed; and the airport started being picky about the display angle on startup again!
HELP! and thank you!
The fact that you still have trouble although you have already checked and secured the cable ends make me think it is an intermittent connection that runs through the hinge.
If it were mine and I was not ready to trade for a newer Mac, I would have it professionally serviced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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