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Mac Book Pro 17" - Touch Screen

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phoanglong

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Nov 25, 2007
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Hi guys/gals,
I'm thinking about install a touch panel to my Macbook Pro, not the newest version as it is absolutely can't not be install :D. What do you guys think? Will it be a waste of money, is there any disassemble guide ?
Thanks
 
michael.lauden said:
why not just get a modbook and save ruining your MBP
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sorry I don't really understand your reply ??? I'm trying to install the touch panel for my Macbook Pro 17", just a question of what do you guys think, is it possible to install one?
 
miles01110 said:
I think it's a total waste of time, money, and effort. Then again, I don't see the point of touch screens when a keyboard and mouse are just as, if not more efficient ways of interacting with the computer.
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:rolleyes:But when it comes to graphic designer, don't you think it will be more "fun" to have a touch panel install into it, i found a website that sold this touch panel that can be install without disassemble the Macbook. But I would love to hide all the wires and stuffs, and stick it permanently into my Macbook pro. Here is the website.
http://www.virtualvillage.co.uk/ite...baseuk&utm_medium=shopping&CAWELAID=230751482
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The truth is, the money spent on a 17" Mac Book Pro is great, and tearing it apart for a novelty thing like a touch screen is a even greater waste of money.

I THINK you shouldn't do it. Unless of course you have the RAW cash to blow away on a novelty venture that won't get you much outside of having a 17" MBP worth $3000 or so that has a $1000 touch screen mod to it.
 
Digital Skunk said:
The truth is, the money spent on a 17" Mac Book Pro is great, and tearing it apart for a novelty thing like a touch screen is a even greater waste of money.

I THINK you shouldn't do it. Unless of course you have the RAW cash to blow away on a novelty venture that won't get you much outside of having a 17" MBP worth $3000 or so that has a $1000 touch screen mod to it.
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Can not be more agree with you with the part i spent more than £2k into this Macbook pro, but I found the website up there that only sell the touch screen panel for under £100..:D
 
I will never do it myself but always enjoy videos and pictures of superb Mac mods. I guess it doesn't matter much if it's more efficient and worth the price. But again, I will not mod my Mac for a touch screen.
 
Okie last though :D, I will get the kit order and then try to mod this, wish me luck. Will update the pictures and videos after everything is done.. either it has a lot of wires or no wires at all :D
 
Bad Idea, Not Possible

phoanglong said:
Hi guys/gals,
I'm thinking about install a touch panel to my Macbook Pro, not the newest version as it is absolutely can't not be install :D. What do you guys think? Will it be a waste of money, is there any disassemble guide ?
Thanks
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phoanglong said:
sorry I don't really understand your reply ??? I'm trying to install the touch panel for my Macbook Pro 17", just a question of what do you guys think, is it possible to install one?
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phoanglong said:
:rolleyes:But when it comes to graphic designer, don't you think it will be more "fun" to have a touch panel install into it, i found a website that sold this touch panel that can be install without disassemble the Macbook. But I would love to hide all the wires and stuffs, and stick it permanently into my Macbook pro. Here is the website.
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Okay dude, I don't think you get it.

Installing Touch Panel into MacBook Pro (or any Apple product) = MAJOR Voiding of the warranty and a 99.99% chance of ****ing up your machine in the process.

That is why if you are going to do it, get a cheaper MacBook or even a PC to try it out on first, and still I wouldn't go disassembling you MacBook Pro just so you can "try" and have a touch screen so all your friends will worship you.

Slow your creativity down a little bit and just get a Tablet.


$500.00 for Tablet that works fine.

or

Risk of losing $2800.00 or more for something that isn't professionally installed on a product that WASN'T designed for having a touch screen.
 
Only a 99.99 chance of screwing something up if you're an idiot.

OP, if you know exactly what you're doing, go ahead.
 
iMpathetic said:
Only a 99.99 chance of screwing something up if you're an idiot.

OP, if you know exactly what you're doing, go ahead.
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Nobody's perfect, everyone makes mistakes. So yeah, there is still a chance.

But hey do what you want, I just simply expressed my opinion.


(which most users hate my opinion)
 
thanks guys, I'm disassembling my macbook pro right now and i think it is working fine, following by this induction:
http://www.takeitapart.net/archives/macbook-pro/
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The guys that selling me the touch panel said that i will take up to 2 weeks to get all the components and ship it to me, so I will take this easy. But if it is not possible to install the touch panel into my Macbook pro the hard-way (by hard-way I mean without the wires :D) I will try to install it the easy way, let see how it going.. Will update soon.
 
michael.lauden said:
oh my god. you are brave good luck..................

let me emphasize the ...'s






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There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity. ;)

I really hope nothing bad happens, but gosh that is like trying to steal the name tag off a Apple Genius without him noticing and then getting out of the store.


(yeh, weird metaphor)
 
Too bad guys, sorry to disappointed all of you :(. I have a look again at all the equipments and everything that needed to have this project done. Apple just did a too good job to put thing together that leave no space left for me to put anything else.

To have this project done, I have to install a small part called controller board into my Macbook pro, but it is just too big to fit any where, even if i take out the right-side speaker :(:(:(...

And the second thing is the thickness of the touch panel is 2.9mm which is thicker than the space that apple left..

So I think this is not possible to install.. Sorry for raising this threat
 
phoanglong said:
Can not be more agree with you with the part i spent more than £2k into this Macbook pro, but I found the website up there that only sell the touch screen panel for under £100..:D
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Wow, that's a cheap price.

phoanglong said:
Too bad guys, sorry to disappointed all of you :(. I have a look again at all the equipments and everything that needed to have this project done. Apple just did a too good job to put thing together that leave no space left for me to put anything else.

To have this project done, I have to install a small part called controller board into my Macbook pro, but it is just too big to fit any where, even if i take out the right-side speaker :(:(:(...

And the second thing is the thickness of the touch panel is 2.9mm which is thicker than the space that apple left..

So I think this is not possible to install.. Sorry for raising this threat
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You can always grab an older Powerbook/Macbook Pro that would give you that extra tenth of an inch or so, or a really thin 17" PC (that may be an oxymoron).
 
alphaod said:
Yes they have touch—they call theirs "Synergy"
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Ah ... I see now on their trade show report - nothing on their website.

Also, they used to have the modbook pro available to order from their website, but not now for some reason.
 
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