Macbook Display question

I've noticed this after getting the computer back from repair for a cracked topcase. I'm sure it was there before hand but I wanted to get others thoughts on the issue.
I'm worried it's going to ballo out into a bigger problem.
As my computer was booting I noticed that the bottom corners of the screen are darker than everything else. For example the white of the bootup page looks grey there and it's still present after it finishes booting.
Is this going to be a problem or is it just how the screen is?

I had to replace the inverter board on my macbook about a year ago. The bottom-left corner has been a little darker than the rest of the screen since then, but the problem has not progressed. If it bothers you, you talk to the repair shop about it.

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Publish date: July 7, 2008
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I own a black macbook (early 2008 model) and for the past few months the display has occasionally (although recently more often) failed to turn on when booting. This only happens every one in four times after a full shut down. When I turn on the computer, I hear the hard drive boot and the fans start going, I also get a response in the white light indicator. When this occurs, I then have to press the on/off button to shut the macbook down, then press the button to turn it on again. Sometimes this works on the second try, but other times it takes 3 to 4 times turning it on or turning it off. Initially I thought it was a hard drive issue (and planned to purchase a new hard drive), but after connecting the laptop to an external screen, the desktop shows up (macbook display remains off despite unplugging or replugging external display). Is this a firmware issue? Or potentially a display cable issue? I'm leaning towards firmware since it only happens every 1 in 4 times. All parts in the macbook are original to 2008 and I've never really had any problems before.
I've tried resetting by taking out the battery/pressing the on button.
I also did a clean 7 pass wipe and reinstalled Mac OSX.
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Not sure what to do now...
These two looked mildly like my problem: http://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/68700/Not+booting+properly+after+10.6.8+and+F irmware+updates and another suggested replacing the display cable: http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Display-Data-Cable/IF186-073?utm_sou rce=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if186-073&utm_content=product_lin k

I own a black macbook (early 2008 model) and for the past few months the display has occasionally (although recently more often) failed to turn on when booting. This only happens every one in four times after a full shut down. When I turn on the computer, I hear the hard drive boot and the fans start going, I also get a response in the white light indicator. When this occurs, I then have to press the on/off button to shut the macbook down, then press the button to turn it on again. Sometimes this works on the second try, but other times it takes 3 to 4 times turning it on or turning it off. Initially I thought it was a hard drive issue (and planned to purchase a new hard drive), but after connecting the laptop to an external screen, the desktop shows up (macbook display remains off despite unplugging or replugging external display). Is this a firmware issue? Or potentially a display cable issue? I'm leaning towards firmware since it only happens every 1 in 4 times. All parts in the macbook are original to 2008 and I've never really had any problems before.
I've tried resetting by taking out the battery/pressing the on button.
I also did a clean 7 pass wipe and reinstalled Mac OSX.
Used TechTool Deluxe - found no issues.
Booted computer and pressed D to perform a Mac hardware test - no problems found.
Not sure what to do now...
These two looked mildly like my problem: http://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/68700/Not+booting+properly+after+10.6.8+and+F irmware+updates and another suggested replacing the display cable: http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Display-Data-Cable/IF186-073?utm_sou rce=ifixit_guide&utm_medium=wiki_text&utm_term=if186-073&utm_content=product_lin k

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So what I'm wondering is if it would be possible to hook the iPad up to my MacBook somehow and use it as a display so I can access my MacBook until I can buy a Desktop. I've seen a few topics about using the iPad as a split screen for the Pro but I'm looking for it to completely replace my MacBook display.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Without a display it is difficult to configure any Mac. In the past did you ever enable screen sharing in the System Preferences so that you could view your MacBook from another Mac? If so you may be able to install an app that allowed you to use the iPad by first accessing your MB from another Mac over a network. But that would be difficult to do if you never enabled screen sharing.
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1. Do these latest-model MacBooks' screens display true millions of colors, or do they display artificial millions of colors (thousands of colors plus dithering)? I know that Apple recently settled a lawsuit related to this issue in MacBooks and MacBook Pros -- and I think an iMac lawsuit is currently underway -- but I don't know if Apple is currently using displays which show true millions of colors.
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I truly appreciate your willingness to help me, but please understand that I've already done both a Google search and a search of the Apple Discussion forums regarding MacBook screens. For instance, those searches enabled me to obtaine the screen model numbers that I included in my original post.
There are many reports regarding Apple settling the recent MacBook and MacBook Pro dithering court case. However, I have been unable to locate any information regarding the terms of that settlement. Has Apple volunteered to use true millions of colors screens in laptops, have I missed fine print from Apple explaining that its laptop screens continue to use dithering, something else?
I've been able to uncover that MacBook screens are not created equal to one another, because Apple obtains MacBook screens from a number of different suppliers. And while a significant number of Mac users seemingly feel that MacBook Air/Pro screens are superior to both the White MacBook's screen and even the Aluminum MacBook's LED-based screen, others Mac users argue that at least some MacBook screens are comparable to more expensive Apple laptops.
As you can imagine, the thought of purchasing a MacBook that uses a potentially inferior screen makes me reluctant to purchase a refurbished unit from Apple +sight unseen+. But if there is a way for me to be 99% certain that any MacBook I buy will have an excellent screen -- such as making a special request to Apple for a certain screen model number -- I will be less afraid to buy.
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Late last week while merely surfing the web, I noticed some flickers on my macbook display. I had never seen those before. I've read about flickers on discussions here. Then over the weekend, I would start the computer only to have the display not light up instantly.
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My girlfriend's mac had the same problem as yours, and I was motivated to fix it becuase I needed to use my mac for my dissertation and she kept stealing it!
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I always keep my display with a completely black background.
There's a noticeable gradation from the bottom to top of my screen as it gets slightly lighter. I see no evidence of differences at the corners. I tilted up, down, and sideways, but even the "gradation" effect is even. But it's an effect noted in a minority of models - particularly the widescreen portables.
http://www.macintouch.com/reliability/macbooks.html
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