Replacing logic board in Macbook

I have a black Macbook (unsure of model number, has T7200 processor), and I wanted to see if I could put a logic board from a late 2008 white Macbook. My main motivation is getting the 9400m integrated graphics card. Thanks in advance.

sorry you had to wait so long for a reply, but here goes:
unless you have an extensive knowledge of MacBooks and MacBook repair (and access to the Global Service Exchange, which i doubt you do), i wouldn't even try to replace a logic board. the IT person at my school won't even let me touch a logic board in a functioning computer (i'm 15) even though i've done lots of repairs on computers (including my own).
the logic board has a lot of components that are model specific and your computer could be damaged and put out of warranty if you try to do it yourself.
sorry about that, but it's the truth.
-MacDarling55

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