Is faulty MacBook screen related to lack of a grounding clip
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On the iFixit guide to replace screen on MackBook 12” 2015 it says:-
“2015 models have a silver grounding clip with two foam pads directly under this screw“
When talking about the screw holding the battery connector down.
I have a 2015 MacBook & the grounding clip is not there!
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I’m using this guide to investigate why there are lines on screen & or darker screen at certain angles of opening it. Also a background ghosting effect on screen too.
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I’m using this guide to investigate why there are lines on screen & or darker screen at certain angles of opening it. Also a background ghosting effect on screen too. Here're images of these issues.
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No obvious damage or loose connectors that I can see /locate so wondered if the lack of grounding clip can cause these symptoms?
There is a dent on the back/side of base, evidencing it has been dropped before but no damage on the screen or case around the screen.
Anybody out there know about the grounding clip or other reason these symptoms would be happening?
With there being no obvious damage, could it be a faulty LCD connector cable? - seen those for under £10.
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I also get a message about battery needing service - it doesn’t hold charge for long, could that be related to the grounding clip? Here's a screenshot of battery info.
Is faulty MacBook screen related to lack of a grounding clip
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
On the iFixit guide to replace screen on MackBook 12” 2015 it says:-
“2015 models have a silver grounding clip with two foam pads directly under this screw“
When talking about the screw holding the battery connector down.
I have a 2015 MacBook & the grounding clip is not there!
I’m using this guide to investigate why there are lines on screen & or darker screen at certain angles of opening it. Also a background ghosting effect on screen too.
No obvious damage or loose connectors that I can see /locate so wondered if the lack of grounding clip can cause these symptoms?
There is a dent on the back/side of base, evidencing it has been dropped before but no damage on the screen or case around the screen.
Anybody out there know about the grounding clip or other reason these symptoms would be happening?
With there being no obvious damage, could it be a faulty LCD connector cable? - seen those for under £10.
Thanks