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Screen not backlit

Sometimes will light up, usually if i depress and release cover switch

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The inverter is probably going out. They're cheap and easy to replace. EBay usually has them for around 10 bucks. Just search for Dell D520 inverter. It sits behind the screen bezel and just plugs in. There's screws around the screen behind the little bumpers. I believe it's 4 across the top and 2 on the bottom corners. Then just pry the bezel off by pulling between the screen and the bezel. Hope this helps!

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