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How to Check the Backlight

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How to Check the Backlight

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This is how you test your backlight. Figuring out whether or not your backlight works is easy. it also helps narrow down the problem.

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      • My laptop's backlight is turned off because I'd rather not break my screen for this guide...

      • Also, Before you start, have you tried turning up the brightness?

      • This is a laptop with a display that shows nothing.

      • Shining a light on the display, you can see a faint image.

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