| If your Apple Cinema Display M8149 isn't functioning in the proper manner than this guide will show you how to gain access to the LCD Control Board and the Backlight Control Board on an Apple Cinema Display M8149. The control board is a unit that processes all of the inputs and out puts for the device. In this guide you will only need two tools to complete the process. |
| If your Apple Cinema Display M8149 control board isn't sending signals, leading to system crashes, than use this guide to replace the faulty control board. |
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| The control board is an essential part of the display as it is the component that acts as the nerve center that the CPU sends signal through, when those signals aren't being processed by the control board than that can cause the system to crash. |
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| Before using this guide make sure to have the required tools needed to complete this guide, they will be needed from steps 1 through 3. |
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| Before starting the steps be sure to power off the display and disconnect it from any external power source. |