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  • It sounds as if the lamps are going, especially since it works on an external monitor. Very expensive to have repaired, continue using an external monitor or buy a new laptop unless you are handy at repairs and can get the spare parts possibly second-hand.
  • I concur; the backlight is shot. Unless you have mad skills and more dexterity than I have, your only chance is to take it to a laptop repair shop. On the plus side, it's fairly inexpensive compared to a new laptop (usually under $250) so it *may* be worth your while.

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