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I purchased a used MacBook (2007) on ebay. The screen seems washed out. I could improve it somewat using Universal Access. What else should i try. Is this a defect? Can it be repaired.

Submitted: 161 days and 20 hours ago.
Category: Mac
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Posted by MarcusTheMacGenius 161 days and 20 hours ago.

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Thank you for using JustAnswer.com. My name is Marcus and I believe I can help you. Can you please provide me with the following information?

--Which Mac OS X version are you using? You can find out by clicking the apple icon located in the top left hand corner of your screen and then clicking 'About This Mac'

161 days and 20 hours ago.

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OS 10.4.11

161 days and 20 hours ago.

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OS 10.4.11....no...that is the old computer.

This one is 10.5.7

Accepted Answer

Go to System Preferences -> Displays and ensure your brightness is all the way up and that colors are set to millions and not thousands. If these settings are correct and you have already turned down the contrast in System Preferences -> Universal Access then it sounds like your screen might be worn down. If the macbook is still under warranty then I'd see if apple will replace it, but from working there, I know they're very stubborn on screen replacements of all things. You could purchase a macbook lcd screen for relatively cheap ( http://tinyurl.com/lahmnl ) and find tech friend willing to install it for you.

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