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Has anyone successfully replaced at home broken LED screen of MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz?
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I didn't replace a screen on a MBP, but I did replace one on a 15 inch Powerbook G4. Here's a thread I made, hopefully it might be of some use to you. Good Luck!
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/537900/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/537900/
Oh.. The OP doesn't have a inverter board, guess one thing less to break!
★delianka
You can't install a hi-res panel unless they have a LED equivalent. The MBP 2.4 all use LED backlight panels, they don't have any built in circuitry for powering the cold cathode-ray tubes as found on the older systems.
Oh.. The OP doesn't have a inverter board, guess one thing less to break!
★delianka
You can't install a hi-res panel unless they have a LED equivalent. The MBP 2.4 all use LED backlight panels, they don't have any built in circuitry for powering the cold cathode-ray tubes as found on the older systems.
So true, never seen the inside of one of those newer displays. My wife has a 2.2 and I hope we never need to replace it!
Hope Apple offers higher res options in the 15 inch product line some day. I really like my new screen.
Cheers,
Hi, jmoh...
here I have a question... I read your thread already (of course)
Congrats on the great results.. !But question: When you are trying if the monitor works... isn't it still separated from the main body of the laptop? how does it work? I will definitely read your thread a few more times..
Oh.. The OP doesn't have a inverter board, guess one thing less to break!
★delianka
You can't install a hi-res panel unless they have a LED equivalent. The MBP 2.4 all use LED backlight panels, they don't have any built in circuitry for powering the cold cathode-ray tubes as found on the older systems.
UltraNeo..
so this means that there is one connection less to look for!
Actually I did find something here on one of the websites:
http://www.blisscomputers.net/servlet/the-template/bc_removalswf/Page
It is for PC but demonstrates that - as was my logic at the first time - whatever steps you make to remove the broken panel, you go in reverse order to put the new one..
Hi, jmoh...
here I have a question... I read your thread already (of course)
But question: When you are trying if the monitor works... isn't it still separated from the main body of the laptop? how does it work? I will definitely read your thread a few more times..
Im glad you found it of some use, well the thing is, I didn't "test" to see if the new monitor worked until I installed it completely. I think I checked right before i fastened the screws for the case when i checked to see if it worked, but there was no way for me to see if it would work or not at the point when i detached the old screen, and inserted the new one...at least not that i know of. That's why it was so nerve racking, i had no idea if it would work or not till the very end.
No...Doesn't matter which technology the MacBook or PowerBook uses, there will still be two connectors. One is the TFT's signal connector and the other is for it's backlight.
Basically, if you was to install a Cold Cathode in your LED based MBP, there will not be a way to light up the screen - hence it'll remain dark. Similarly, if it was the other way around, the same problem would occur!!
In any case, why would you wanna install old technology in a new machine? There's no logic behind that.
yep yep a customer came in with a cracked LED lcd, so he bought his own and brought it to where i work to install it. I took the job.
basically get the upper display off, take the 2 screws at the bottom off, then pry apart the clips in the bezel and the rear clamshell with a black stick or similar. start prying between the cases at the bottom of the LCD.
once it's separated, unscrew the screws on the sides and disconnect the cables (LVDS and iSight).
now the LCD panel is adhered to the bezel with some adhesive. Use your fingers and with some moderate force, separate the bezel from the LCD panel. (the LCD's broken anyway, so don't be afraid). Just make sure you took out all the screws holding the display in, and try not to bend the bezel.
just a side note, but i cut strips of double sided tape to adhere the new LCD panel to the bezel.
note: for reference on what screws should be removed to get the bezel and LCD separated, compare it to your new LCD. I know there are 2 screws on the bottom of the LCD panel that do not need to be removed, nor does the clutch cover (where the rubber/wifi antennae are). also, do not handle the lcd on the side with the PCB/white clear cover/LVDS socket. You can damage the LCD.
once it's out reverse the steps.
basically get the upper display off, take the 2 screws at the bottom off, then pry apart the clips in the bezel and the rear clamshell with a black stick or similar. start prying between the cases at the bottom of the LCD.
once it's separated, unscrew the screws on the sides and disconnect the cables (LVDS and iSight).
now the LCD panel is adhered to the bezel with some adhesive. Use your fingers and with some moderate force, separate the bezel from the LCD panel. (the LCD's broken anyway, so don't be afraid). Just make sure you took out all the screws holding the display in, and try not to bend the bezel.
just a side note, but i cut strips of double sided tape to adhere the new LCD panel to the bezel.
note: for reference on what screws should be removed to get the bezel and LCD separated, compare it to your new LCD. I know there are 2 screws on the bottom of the LCD panel that do not need to be removed, nor does the clutch cover (where the rubber/wifi antennae are). also, do not handle the lcd on the side with the PCB/white clear cover/LVDS socket. You can damage the LCD.
once it's out reverse the steps.
Correct, and yet you ask very basic questions that should be apparent to a person with the assumed capability to perform the task you are discussing. I guess I'm saying, if it's not that hard then why didn't you understand what you were looking at in the pictures?
If you won't give $80 an hour then understand you could cost yourself -$1250 IN an hour if you mess up anything with the MBP. Right now you could put it on ebay and someone (like the people here who could replace the screen) would buy it for at least $1250, put it up after a botched repair job and I'd personally not touch it because I don't know what you may have done to the inside...
Dearest, you neither know me or have talked to me, neither have read all I have said on this thread to put yourself in a position to make apoisonous remark - "you don't understand the freaking pictures, so why don't you just sell the freaking comp". Forgive me to say it, but you sound unexperienced and silly like an apple rep, which you may be are.
Here is the recap:
1. If I do what you offer and sell the mbp for $1250 (I paid $2.5 K) The result will be I lost $1250 and no computer.
2. If I give $250 and I fix it myself. The chances are I really fix it because when its 2.5 bleeding from your wallet - I can do it. I have done upgrades on my PC, but since you have not read my thread - you don't know about that. The guys that wrote before you actually gives quite clear instructions how things can be done.. the result will be - I have a computer and I lost $250.
3. If I give $250 for a part and make one of my best friends fix it (I talked to him yesterday and turns out he fixes comps for 8 years) and for the work I buy sixpack. As a result I have a computer and I lost $250.
Man... If I listen to you I'd kill myself.. I do not care about the freaking $1250 I will get from ebay... computer is already dead meat... More dead than that and me more broke than that is hard to be.
So stop hanging around and give filthy ideas to poor people... If you are such an expert - better give ideas how to fix the machine, because the ebay option you gave obviously sucks.
just wanted to pop in and encourage you to do the swap yourself! I myself swapped LED screens on my literally brand new penryn 2.4 mbp. the computer was literally 20 minutes new before i realized that I wanted to swap the screen.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/465710/
I don't have a ton of technical expertise - I've swapped a couple of mbp hard drives before, but the guides on ifixit were really great for walking me through the led screen swap. It's really straightforward once you get the top case off - no joke.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/465710/
I don't have a ton of technical expertise - I've swapped a couple of mbp hard drives before, but the guides on ifixit were really great for walking me through the led screen swap. It's really straightforward once you get the top case off - no joke.
If you're just careful and follow the directions as someone posted earlier here, it really should not be that difficult (assuming you have atleast some experience doing these types of things). The trick to any procedure is just to be neat, be careful, and be firm, but gentle. As long as you're not forcefully yanking at cables, it is pretty straightforward. Good luck.
I also cracked my led LCD at a party. I have a new panel coming in a day or two. I'm going to replace it myself, electrical engineer and all. I'll let you know what happens. Shouldn't be too hard.
I am getting my replacement LCD soon here. I'm definitely taking the plunge myself.....
Good Luck!!!
Good Luck!!!