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I have a Toshiba Satellite A100/Pro A100 laptop (yes an older model) and when I turn it onand boot it up, just when it gets to the main screen, the image (screen) suddenly fades a little and then goes completely blank, however the power is still on (the green light) and the battery is fine, I don't spill drinks/ food on it.

I tried to take out the battery, but this does nothing, I tried to reboot it and the screen was light, then again at the main screen it died. However when I tiled the screen towards a lamp, I vaguely saw the wallpaper on the screen and could see the curser (vaguely)

I'm thinking that it might either be the inverter is out, the back light or a dead graphics card? any suggestions for fixing it without going to a tech would be great, but if need be i'm quite willing to get it fixed or would I be better If I got a new laptop? Thankyou for any of your help.

Emily