Quick question about screen compatibility. mid 2009 work on a 2012 mbp 13"?

[Joesipaq]

Will the screen for a MacBook Pro core duo 13" mid 2009 work in a MBP mid 2012 13"?
Thanks!

 

[Joesipaq]

Also, would the LCD from one housing fit into the other? Or is that just getting to complicated? One of the aluminum hinges is broken off of a 2012 I have in the shop atm and he has a doaner 2009

 

[aurel476]

lcd working with 2009, but not lvds cable

 

[Joesipaq]

Ok! So, is only one side of the LVDS cable different then? The mobo side that is. (could I switch lvds cables between different lcd panels?)

 

[JohnB8812]

You can BUT good luck lmao. Horrible process to deal with have to remove the glass

 

[aurel476]

get the cable on the faulty screen, and thermal cleaner for removal glass, good luck for had no trace on seal

 

[Joesipaq]

Thanks for the best wishes! haha, I have 3 screens.... 2 2009, 1 2012. 1 of the 2009 had a broken hinge, the 2012 has a broken hinge - so I have 3 tries to get that glass of in once peice XD first attempt - i got 90% of the way there. Thought, GREAT IM THERE! went a little to fast, and CRACK... Shit... that was my shop tester tho, so no harm done. just a lesson learned.
Right technique, just got impatient.

Think ill do the other 2009 next because i think it has a KB impression on it, then finally the 2012 to transfer to the right clam shell with the LVDS.

You guys rock! Thanks for saving me what probably would have been too much time looking for a good reputable source on the interwebs for this info

 

[dukefawks]

The housings are different. Screens are all the same. LCD cable for 2012 is different.

 

[Joesipaq]

crap. So if i gut the 2009, the 2012 stuff wont fit onto the 2009 housing? It did look like the webcam was different

 

[dukefawks]

Only the LCD panel is compatible. 2012 has a totally different iSight and Airport setup.