Satalite pro M70-110

Hi all;
I have a toshiba satalite pro M70-110 laptop, I have problem with the backlight sometimes when I close the lid and the computer go in hibernating.
I think it will be a small problem in the lid switch (trigger) because my laptop is so old, but the real problem that I don't know where is that switch!!!
so please if some one can describe where is it???? or attach some pic.
thx

I don't know if this guide will cover that or not, but it's the only thing I have available for that system. Toshiba doesn't make it's repair manuals available to the home users.
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-M70/remove-laptop-motherboard-1.htm
If you don't post your COMPLETE model number it's very difficult to assist you. Please try to post in complete sentences with punctuation, capitals, and correct spelling. Toshiba does NOT provide any direct support in these forums. All support is User to User in their spare time.

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Why you dont make a call to the authorized service partner in your country and would order an compatible BT module for your notebook?
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