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Hello, I have removed the display from the mac and unplugged from system, due to the backlight no longer working. Then when I plug it back in and power on the display the screen works but the backlight doesn’t turn on and the casing smells like it’s burning. Almost like when a capacitor continues to burn in a TV.
Keep the computer off and return it for repair. If you are local to an apple store, bring it in there. Keep in mind that something as simple as a hair that fell on a heating coil and closed within your computer could produce this… or it could be a warning of imminent fire. Problems with your magsafe and excessive heat or burning smells should prompt you to be sure to keep the device off.
