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In June 2017 Apple updated its 13" MacBook Air with a newer Broadwell Intel Core i5 processor, resulting in slightly increased performance and battery life.

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Can I pick parts from MBA 2011 to fix screen from 2017?

We have a MacBook Air from 2017, the last one of the old look. The screen just died, in the same way as I’ve seen others explained. At startup, the screen just shows light vertical stripes that slowly fade out to black. When pressed at certain points, parts of the screen comes back, only to fade out to black again.

I’ve tried to connect it to an external screen and that works just fine. So I guess its a hardware issue.

I have an older MacBook Air from 2011 lying around that doesn’t boot properly. I’ve read here and on other places that they have the same size but that the cords are different, wi-fi cord to short or something.

But can I use some parts, say, if its only the cable to the screen or a connector that’s damaged or something.

I really can’t afford to pay a lot for repair at the moment, we already have another MBP Pro with a broken screen that I use as a desktop computer with a screen.

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Sorry the parts are very different ;-{

While they are the same screen size the interface they use is different! (different wiring pattern and length)

For now you’ll need to live with the external display until you can get the needed part 13” MacBook Air, Complete Display (2013-17), Apple P/N 661-02397 this is the cheapest one I can find right now $238 USD.

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Thanks for the quick response.

What if I find say a used Complete Display from a Mid 2013 / Early 2014 MBA with part no 661-7475. Would that work better?

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Ah! The question is more is the older version of the display workable in the newest model. Thats tricky! Is the part upperly compatible Vs just downwardly compatible? I honestly don't now!

Its worth the shot! Just make sure you can return it if it doesn't work.

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