Could I change my macbook display/bezel back to glossy?

[TheChinski]

I have a 17" MBP, latest model, with the "upgraded" hd matt display.

However, I am curious as to whether I could get the glossy screen back by simply replacing the bezel with a black bezel and glossy screen cover as can be found on eBay - eg

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-MacBook-Pr...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230640dcb2

Is the hd upgrade simply the same screen but without the glossy covering and black bezel - or is it in fact a different screen altogether?

Many thanks!

 

[alphaod]

The glossy model had a glossy panel as well the last time I had a glossy model.

 

[mark28]

I have a 17" MBP, latest model, with the "upgraded" hd matt display.

However, I am curious as to whether I could get the glossy screen back by simply replacing the bezel with a black bezel and glossy screen cover as can be found on eBay - eg

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-MacBook-Pr...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230640dcb2

Is the hd upgrade simply the same screen but without the glossy covering and black bezel - or is it in fact a different screen altogether?

Many thanks!

It's a different screen.

 

[TheChinski]

wow, that is REALLY interesting! So out of interest, how is it different exactly for the extra (only) £40? - the website doesn't give any specifics.

Wonder if I could still install the bezel / glass cover referred to above ...

 

[mark28]

It probably can be installed.

But a matte screen + glass is the worst from both worlds in my opinion. Because now you have a matte screen with reflections.

You probably won't get the vibrant colors and the higher contrast from a true Glossy screen.

It's best to stick with the Matte screen in my opinion.

 

[puma1552]

wow, that is REALLY interesting!

Not really if you think about it; glossy screens aren't created by taking a screen with an anti-glare coating and sticking a piece of glass in front of it.

Your anti-glare screen is a screen that has an anti-glare coating on it. The glossy screen would be similar to the glossy screen on a MBA, with a piece of glass on top of it.

 

[JoeG4]

You can pull the antiglare coating off, but it's not an easy process and you can damage your LCD and/or be stuck with a really screwed up antiglare coating.

The easiest way IMHO, is to trade with someone for a glossy MBP.