Since you could see the desktop with a flashlight, I would suspect the inverter board. You might want to keep one on hand in case it goes out under load again. Here's the fast method for fixing it: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Repairing-MacBook-Core-2-Duo-Installing-LCD-Inverter-fast-method-A1181/3631/1
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Since you could see the desktop with a flashlight, I would suspect the inverter board. You might want to keep one on hand in case it goes out under load again. Here's the fast method for fixing it: [guide|3631]
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Here's the part: http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Models-A1150-A1211-Display-Inverter/IF185-090
Since you could see the desktop with a flashlight, I would suspect the inverter board. You might want to keep one on hand in case it goes out under load again.
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Since you could see the desktop with a flashlight, I would suspect the inverter board. You might want to keep one on hand in case it goes out under load again. Here's the fast method for fixing it: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Repairing-MacBook-Core-2-Duo-Installing-LCD-Inverter-fast-method-A1181/3631/1
Since you could see the desktop with a flashlight, I would suspect the inverter board. You might want to keep one on hand in case it goes out under load again.