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My 2006 Macbook 17 inch model #A1151 powers on but the screen stays black.
Hello, Try to SMC reset. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295 After that can come from the graphics chip or inverter display. MacBook Pro 17" Models A1151 A1212 A1229 and A1261 Display Inverter Replacement
