So here's a question, what happens to the old internal LCDs after this procedure? I ask because I would like to be able to turn my old internal LCD into an external display by adding an inverter and a DVI interface somehow...
There's an update for the Macbook Pro on Apple's site now (1.1, released Dec 18th) and I installed and held my breath for possible problems with the screen, but everything installed smoothly, so thought I'd share the good news...
So here's a question, what happens to the old internal LCDs after this procedure? I ask because I would like to be able to turn my old internal LCD into an external display by adding an inverter and a DVI interface somehow...
It is possible to convert these into monitors, but the the required parts are pretty expensive, so you'd be better off just buying a monitor.
I just finished testing the latest security update on both my MBP's without any problem. Just a FYI ...
I have mine on an external monitor as well now (dual setup while at home on the desk). It went into sleep the other night, and when I woke the machine the LCD refused to come on. Just the external and it was a low resolution and refresh. Bummer! Restarting didn't help, with or without external. I had to disassemble the MBP once again (though I'm getting pretty quick at this) and remove the internal LCD connector, boot on the external, put into sleep mode, plug in the external, and wake the machine to bring the internal LCD back on line.
Things are not yet perfect.
Anyone out there using an external in conjunction with the internal and getting this? It might have something to do with the fact that my external is analog, not digital, I don't know.
Analog? You do plan on upgrading that before 2009 right? ;-) I haven't been able to replicate these problems but then again I don't have any non digital LCD's.
MP
I put both of my MBP's for sale in the Market Place before they go on Ebay this weekend.
TwoHa ha.. well, actually I'm not sure I consider *any* currently available LCD monitor an 'upgrade' to the Sony Trinitron 24" GDM-FW900 WUXGA flatscreen CRT. I've considered the Apple displays and checked them out in an Apple store, but decided I prefer these old CRTs (I have two of them) despite their being huge heavy beasts.
hello there
the bottom half of my 17" MBP screen has stopped working, it just flickers a copy of whats happening on the top half.
Does anyone know if there is there an LCD panel I can install without paying nearly £400 to Apple? Or if there's a replacement cable available from any 3rd party companies (the mac genius said he thought it was just the wire but could only order me the panel with the wire attached).
Just coming to the end of uni and deffo can't afford what they're asking for, especially with fitting!
I'd be willing to try to upgrade my screen to HD if thats the only way to go about it.
2. I have an first generation Core Due MBP - How this will be different from the newer C2D model?
Any comments and suggestions are welcome and appreciated!
Works just as well on the Core Duo MBP. I was one of the first to do the mod, and mine was on a Core Duo. Just so happened that a lot of people that followed were on Core 2 Duo ones :]