Turns on but can only see a black screen

Hi, I was hoping someone could help me- I have a pre 2009 mac book pro. Whilst using it last week, the screen went black and ever since, when it has been burned back on the screen stays black . I have tried adjusting brightness etc but nothing seems to work.
Please can anyone help?

Reset PRAM.  http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4405
Reset SMC.     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
Best.

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