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ZaNGieD

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Oct 30, 2010
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Hi

Sorry my English it's not too good, by I'll try to explain my problem ;).

I've got a Macbook pro 17" with this generalized problem, distorted video and glitches.

http://torley.com/macbook-pro-with-ati-radeon-x1600-distorted-video-glitches --> explanation

Treated on this thread too --> http://discussions.info.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1697470&tstart=0&messageID=12326867#12326867

I tried all that stuff, but no luck of resolving the problem at this moment.

I thought i could try get a new logic board and ind the case get a higher one,
but i don't know if will be possible swap the old one with a higher model.

My actual model is this one.
http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Pro-17-Inch-Model-A1151-2-16-GHz-Logic-Board/IF187-003

And i would like to get one of those higher model's.
http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Pro-17-Inch-Model-A1229-2-4-GHz-Logic-Board/IF187-058
http://www.ifixit.com/MacBook-Parts/MacBook-Pro-17-Inch-Model-A1261-2-6-GHz-Logic-Board/IF187-088

it's possible to swap the older model that I've got the first one that has a core duo processor with the latest ones with a core 2 duo and faster processor ?¿

The chip-set looks pretty similar in shape and size.

Thx in advance.

P.D: I have to practice more my English. I'm from Spain by the way.
 
Hi

Anybody know if it's possible to swap this 2 logic board's ;().

Thx in advance
 
Hi again.

Anyone know if it's possible i got my logic-board nearly broken, and i need to buy one for swap ;).

Thx again in advance.
 
Well, you might be able to swap them but it's not something I've heard of before. Perhaps check Apple Discussions?

P.D: I have to practice more my English. I'm from Spain by the way.

Your English is excellent :)
 
Hi again all.

Thx a lot for your answers ;).
I'll try then in ifix it forum's. (I didn't know they have forums).

Thx again.

P.D: By the way if my English it's better is thx to watch tv series, if you see me speaking in English, it's a show hehe.
 
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