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Old 05-07-2009, 10:51 PM   #7 (permalink)
rustyk123

 
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Mac Specs: macbook White Core 2 Duo, 4GB, 500GB, Combo Drive, Leopard
no the price is not going to be much less first check the cables as mentioned above. if that does not work go to ebay.com and you can buy a brand new screen for under $100. I have replaced mine due to red lines on the screen. this was simple, but this is what i do at work so read the links below before deciding.

Macbook White
Parts:
decide if you want glossy or matte. The first link is glossy, the second is matte. Glossy is cheaper.
A+ NEW APPLE MACBOOK 13.3" LCD SCREEN LP133WX1-TLA1 /A - eBay (item 200334089490 end time May-20-09 23:03:30 PDT)
eBayA_W0QQitemZ180334146649QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defau ltDomain_0?hash=item29fcc0b459&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1 4&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1% 7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50


How To:
the video is great just don't cut the cable like it says and it would be perfect.
YouTube - Display replacement (Apple MacBook) 7032
Replace MacBook Screen - A Tutorial - Apple, Hardware, Repairs, Tutorials - Tweak OSX


Macbook Aluminum

Parts:
APPLE MACBOOK ALUMINUM LAPTOP LCD SCREEN 13.3" LED - eBay (item 310140547205 end time Jun-05-09 09:38:21 PDT)

How To:
i can't guarantee this one but this may help.
13 Inch Unibody Repair Video
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