What is your climate? Are you dry with a bit of wind blowing the dust? Do you live near a beach where the sand is often blown around?
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From what you are describing the backlight power cable from the logic board to the display has become damaged. We call this issue ***Grit-Gate*** as the dust and sand wear the ribbon cables coating causing the cable to fail. The other possibility is the chin plate just under the display has been broken pressing into the cable just beside cutting it.
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From what you are describing the backlight power cable from the logic board to the display has become damaged. We call this issue ***Grit-Gate*** as the dust and sand wear the ribbon cables coating causing the cable to fail. The other possibility is the chin plate just under the display has been broken pressing into the cable just behind cutting it.
Depending on the damage you might be able to fix it. Review this guide [guide|150902] as you will need to take it off to inspect the damage.
What is your climate? Are you dry with a bit of wind blowing the dust? Do you live near a beach where the sand is often blown around?
From what you are describing the backlight power cable from the logic board to the display has become damaged. We call this issue ***Grit-Gate*** as the dust and sand wear the ribbon cables coating causing the cable to fail. The other possibility is the chin plate just under the display has been broken pressing into the cable just beside cutting it.
Depending on the damage you might be able to fix it. Review this guide [guide|150902] as you will need to take it off to inspect the damage.