Does the computer appear to boot up? Does the hard disk spin and the hard disk LED flash? Can you see a dim image when you look at the lcd screen at a sharp angle? These answers will assist me to advise you the next course of action.
This is due possibly to a flex cable or a LCD lamp being faulty or the LCD screen itself. Very seldom does the screen fail but it is one of the issue. Also the on-board graphic card can go bad. To check : connect the laptop to your desktop to see if you have output to an external screen,this will verify the card is OK.
Wires connecting the TFT to the motherboard is most of the time to be blamed...
It might be backlight inverter...I would suggest you to consult a company personal...because both require opening up the laptop.
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