Everything You Need to Know About Finding a Replacement Screen for Your MacBook Pro 17-inch Screen Unibody
Having a cracked or broken MacBook Pro 17-inch screen can be frustrating, but the good news is that it can be replaced. Whether you need an entire 17-inch screen replaced or just the glass itself, eBay has you covered with a wide variety of MacBook Pro screens and parts. MacBook computers have been an excellent choice for users since the line was introduced in 2006, so don't let a damaged screen stop you from using yours.
How do you choose one of the MacBook screens?If your screen is still working fine but is damaged, you may just need to replace the glass. On the other hand, if the images on the screen are not displaying properly or not displaying at all, then it's time to replace the screen. Make sure that the screen you choose will work with your specific 17-inch MacBook; many 17inch screens on eBay may be compatible with 17-inch MacBook unibody computers.
How many generations of MacBooks are there?The original MacBook Pros came out in 2006 and were a replacement for Apple's PowerBook G4 line of laptops. These new MacBook Pros came in a distinctive aluminum enclosure, and these have been a trademark of all generations of MacBooks since then. In 2008, a 15-inch unibody model was released, and in 2015 an entire new line of thinner, faster, MacBooks came out.
Do all MacBook Pros have the same screen resolution?Starting in 2016, MacBook Pros have been released with a different default screen resolution than previous models. This can create confusion with owners who are expecting the traditional resolution, but this is only something that is different. It is not something that necessarily needs to be fixed.
What is an LED LCD screen?Many of the LCD screens available on eBay are LED LCD. In general, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panels have a layer of liquid crystal at the center of multiple layers of electrodes, glass, and other materials. Each intersection of a row and column electrode creates a single pixel on the LCD Panel. In particular, LED LCD screens have light-emitting diodes providing back-lighting that gets their power directly from the motherboard of the computer. LED LCD screens are replacing the traditional screen with fluorescent back-lighting, and they are considered superior to their predecessors because they do the following:
- Use less power: Because they use less power, they cost less in energy consumption.
- Use less mercury: Because they have less mercury in them, they are more environmentally friendly.
- Provide a more diverse range of color: The increased color wheel allows you to experience graphics in more detail than before.
- Provide a better range of accuracy for the display: The displays show in higher definition.