Are 17" Non-Unibody MacBook Pro display assemblies interchangeable?

Hi all,
I have a 17" MacBook Pro (A1229) and the steel frame inside the display is bent, so it doesn't open and close reliably. However, I found a 17" display assembly for model A1151 on eBay. Can I use the older display with my newer model?

Good question, but I suspect the model numbers must be consistent.
maybe some useful references:
https://www.techrestore.com/mac/
http://www.dttservice.com
http://www.myservice.com/macbookpro.html
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro
http://www.PowerbookMedic.com

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