Backlight on my 2007 Macbook has failed!!

Hello recently my macbook backlight was flashing off depending on which way i pulled the screen, however it did still work. I have tried to replace the inverter and that hasn't made a difference, obviously it is quite an old model and unfortunately i dont have any insurance. I was wondering if there is any other way this could be remedied at a zero to minimal cost, the display is working as i can see the finder box but obviously no backlight. Any help would be appreciated.

HI I have tried all those suggestions on that site and it still has no backlight, as I've said I have tried a new inverter that also hasn't worked. I am getting video as I can see it with a torch, and I have checked brightness etc, however it isn't making a sound when I press the volume up or down button, could this be related? Is there a way to change the bulb at all? Any ideas?

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