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Model A1311 / Mid 2010 / 3.06 & 3.2 GHz Core i3 or 3.6 GHz Core i5 Processor

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No display after SSD upgrade

Seeking some help with a 2010 21.5 iMac. I installed a Samsung 500GB SSD drive and I disconnected the entire LCD screen to make it a little easier for me. Once I reconnected everything, the computer would power on and I heard the ding, but the display was black. After evaluating everything, I noticed the LVDS end that goes in to the motherboard was damaged

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https://ibb.co/Dg0nfby

I looked at the connector on the motherboard and to the naked eye it looked to be in good shape

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https://ibb.co/wy5xQcq and https://ibb.co/H4Ms02m

I ordered a replacement LVDS cable but I was still unsuccessful in getting a display. I wasn't sure which side of the cable was face up, so I tried both but again, neither worked. This is a pic of one of the sides

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https://ibb.co/XD6T7Qy

I checked the LEDs on the motherboard and the first three turn green but the fourth does not turn on

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LED603 - https://ibb.co/rc5Gj1y

I believe this means there is no connection between the LCD and Video Card? Is it at all possible the SSD is causing the problem? I hold the option button down when I boot up but still no display. Fans turn on.

I reset the NVRAM during troubleshooting.

Are there any troubleshooting suggestions for this?

Thanks all!

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You’ll need to look down into the connector on the logic board as you likely have pieces of the old cable connector still look inside which can be sorted things or stopping the insertion.

The logic board connector also looks damaged. Clearly the detent tabs and the ends are bend over, its also possible the reset of the connector is warped so the cable connection is not being made. This would require replacing the connector which does take a bit of soldering skill to get the old one off without damaging the logic board as well as locating the replacement.

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