It's a model A1286 which goes back to the late 2008 15" Unibody. The only thing that concerns me is the Thunderbolt port.

they are the same model, A1286

make sure the heat sink is compatible. Pay attention to the dissipating heat after changing logic board

good luck

I currently have a late 2011 model with a busted chip on the logic board (cannot recharge since then)

I would really like to know if the swap is feasible.

Cuz if it is possible to perform such swap, i'll definitely get a new logic board from China.

I'm interested by USB 3 port on my macbook pro 13 2011 I'm wondering at possible cost of a new logic board, I think the board are exactly designed.

A plausible cost will be easily $1k+. I say plus because i event seen the prices of these newer, faster logic boards on the mid 2012 model of MBP

Does anyone know where to buy the 2012 logic board?

Because I want to purchase one but I don't know where to get it!

It is not possible. Apple re-designed the LCD cable adapter on the logic board making it not interchangeable.

So there isn't any way to bypass that?, because it would be sick if you could swap it out!

I would really like just the new board as I already have the body and the rest of the components.

I'm dying to know as well, can the ifixit staff please attempt this and let use know?

How many pins or contacts are there in the cable adapter ?

Old vs. new?

I wonder if the board processes the pin signals differently...

If they have the same number of pins/contacts it's prolly just a physical

Change to market the whole computer upgrade.

If that's the case, I'll make an adapter of my own and solder her up.

Any insight not-possible-poster?