Backlight and sleep not working

[gimchess]

(macbook pro 15 inch, late 2008 2.4 GHz)

I reapplied the thermal paste for my macbook pro- have (had?) zero experience with messing around w/ the board so may not have been the best idea. I somehow managed not to brick it and it now runs 20 c cooler- but the back light for the keyboard does not work and and computer will not go to sleep when I close the lid.


I don't really use the backlight much and I can turn the computer to sleep manually- but I'm going to try to get those features back. Any suggests on where I should start?
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(macbook pro 15 inch, late 2008 2.4 GHz)

I reapplied the thermal paste for my macbook pro- have (had?) zero experience with messing around w/ the board so may not have been the best idea. I somehow managed not to brick it and it now runs 20 c cooler- but the back light for the keyboard does not work and and computer will not go to sleep when I close the lid.


I don't really use the backlight much and I can turn the computer to sleep manually- but I'm going to try to get those features back. Any suggests on where I should start?

I've already reset the SMC.

 

[KeesMacPro]

I would shut it down, disconnect the charger, open it up and check every connector inside.
You removed the board etc. so probably 1 or more connectors may not be properly seated.

 

[gimchess]

I would shut it down, disconnect the charger, open it up and check every connector inside.
You removed the board etc. so probably 1 or more connectors may not be properly seated.

Thanks! everything works now.