04-30-2011, 04:01 PM

So the 13inch MBA has a 1440x900 screen. I want it in my 13inch MBP. Most macbook screens can be found on ebay for around 100bucks but I cant find one of these. (They have the 11s though) :-(.

I have found some others listed online for 500 (and some for 100 but all out of stock, I asume they are but bsing me). If anyone can find one of these for a reasonable price (sub 200) that would be awesome.

Also I am not sure of the positioning of the connector and if it is even the same connector as on the MBP. If anyone works with replacing these I would love some pics to try to get it worked out. I think the model number is LP133WP1 (TJ) (A1).

Thanks. Give me your thoughts. But dont tell me "I dont advise trying to do this" unless you know for good reason that it cant be done.

EDIT: Also I do know that the connector on the logic board is on the other side of the computer but I am more concerned with the connector on the display.

04-30-2011, 04:31 PM

Check out iFixit.com. They have both DIY assembly/disassembly instructions (with lots of photos)...and they sell parts (with part #'s & photos).

Maybe you can get a better idea of "fit" and "doability" from the info there.

Good luck,

- Nick

04-30-2011, 05:08 PM

Unfortunately they dont have the part and their guides dont go beyond replacing the whole display assembly.

04-30-2011, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by thurstmw

Unfortunately they dont have the part and their guides dont go beyond replacing the whole display assembly.

That's most likely due to the fact that display is sealed - the screen is generally replaced with the lid assembly. From what I understand, the glass panel is glued to the lid assembly, making it nearly impossible to separate without breaking the glass.

04-30-2011, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by cwa107

That's most likely due to the fact that display is sealed - the screen is generally replaced with the lid assembly. From what I understand, the glass panel is glued to the lid assembly, making it nearly impossible to separate without breaking the glass.

Possibly... I know it was possible on the old ones cause I did it but I havent inspected the new ones closely.

04-30-2011, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by thurstmw

Possibly... I know it was possible on the old ones cause I did it but I havent inspected the new ones closely.

From what I'm seeing in the service manual, this is true of all the Unibody models with the glass overlay.

04-30-2011, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by cwa107

From what I'm seeing in the service manual, this is true of all the Unibody models with the glass overlay.

I know you can switch out the LCDs in the unibody with glass. It is not apple sanctioned and they just replace the whole display assembly but it is possible not not very hard to do with out breaking the glass.