1.5 GHZ vs. 1.67 LCD screen

Do the 1.5 ghz and the 1.67 ghz (low res) use the same LCD screen?

Hi, Applee. The last 1.67GHz 15" PBG4 is the only Aluminum model with a native resolution other than 1280 x 854; all the other Aluminum 15" models share that resolution. If you're wondering whether the LCD panels or complete display assemblies can be interchanged among different models, that question is best addressed to any of the following parts vendors, who will probably have an authoritative answer for you:
http://www.pbparts.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.dttservice.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.powerbookresq.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.tekserve.com (parts and repair work)
http://www.welovemacs.com (parts and used equipment)
http://www.ifixit.com (parts and excellent, illustrated online take-apart instructions)

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