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2007 macbook with low contrast on screen

  • 27-12-2013 02:43PM
    #1
    eurotrotter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭


    hey gang

    ive been home over the xmas and learned that my sister's white macbook 13' (model year 2007) has v low brightness on the screen, even on the brightest setting..


    my question is, is there anyway to fix this?

    is there a way of artificially brightening the screen with some app or something?

    thanks,

    ed


Comments

  • #2
    Losty Dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,298 ✭✭✭✭Losty Dublin


    If you are on 10.6.8, do a repair permission on Disk Utility as it has happened a fair few users. Also, go into System Preferences and ensure that your brightness settings are all in order. Lastly you could upgrade to Maverick thought you may consider this a bit drastic.

    If these steps don't help then fact facts that the 6 year old screen may be just fading through old age.


  • #3
    Passenger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,156 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Hey OP, have you tried System Preferences > Accessibility > Display > Enhance Contrast?


  • #4
    was.deevey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭was.deevey


    If the above does not fix it the 2007 model has an old CCFL backlight and they DO fade over time. However you should be able to pick up a new screen for under 100 euro on ebay.


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