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replace a a1212 with an A1261

hello, I have a macbook pro with the logic board a1212 broken , I would like to know if i can replace it with a A1261 (to have such a powerful pc).

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or another more powerful, as the model a1229

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Why do you think the logic board is broken?

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the screen remains white after power, and did not work any recovery procedure (pram reset etc.)

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you are right, thanks a lot!!!

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No sorry they are not cross compatible , for starters the screens are different a1212 uses CFL bulb , while the a1261 uses LED bulb.

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thank you, and whit a1229?

or any more powerful?

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A white screen usually indicates a failed hard dive. Try disconnecting the drive from the logic board and booting from the original system installation optical disk.

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you are right, thanks a lot!!!

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Then you accepted the wrong answer ;-)

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