Display exchange from 1440x to 1680x problem
Hello
I do have a MacBook Pro 5,1 from early 2009 ( I think ) - as it was equipped with the 1440x LCD I decided to order a replacement one in HiRes (matte).
I exchanged the displays but the new one was not even recognized by the system (I am using an external monitor and I cannot see any display else than the external one in system preferences and so on).
Am I something missing? I thought they are exchangeable ... or do I have to take care off something else (LVDS cable etc)?
Thanks, Stone
Is this a good question?
5 Comments
Do you have the manufacturers number from both panels? It might help if you can post those on here.
by oldturkey03
Hi
Will look them up and post tomorrow morning, but might it be impossible to upgrade a late 2008 / early 2009 MacBook 15" from "lowres" to hires, as the screen resolution of 1680x1050 was first offered with the later ones (I think the ones which were equipped with gt330m)?
Thanks, Stone
by Stone
All this will depend on the connections of the individual panels. The connections may or may not be compatible. The only way to determine that would be by either comparing the datasheets, or by trial and error.
by oldturkey03
Hi
I have to say that it does not make any sense to me, why the hires displays should be supported by the earlier unibody models, because if you attach an external display you get all the resolutions up to somewhat around 2000x, including 1680x1050.
As the LVDS cables seem to be same (at least I cannot find any different cables in any shop I know), I will go with your tip and try to get data sheets in order to check the pins of the connectors.
Regards, Stone
by Stone
Sounds like the way to go. I found that most incompatibility is caused by the panels wiring etc. Let us know what you find.
by oldturkey03