How do I install a new dsplay?

I dropped my Macbook pro, and damaged the screen. The hard drive is still fine - just the screen is damaged (part of it still works, so I know the har drive is OK) Does anyone know if it's possible to change the display myself, if I can find a Macbook pro which has a broken hard drive but a good screen?
Not sure of the model, as I can't see the info, but it's the one before the pentium processor came out

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Yes, it is possible to do this yourself if you are reasonably competent. Sites such as MacFixit probably have instructions for doing this. Apple Repair centre technicians can of course do this too.
If there is still warranty for the machine you will void the warranty if you do such work yourself. Of course any subsequent repair that could be attributable to the machine having been dropped may not be claimable under warranty now anyway. It seems yours would be out of warranty anyhow.
The serial number and I presume model number can be found in the battery bay. I think you have to remove the battery from the bay.
You might find it just as cheap to locate and buy the same model or even a more recent one through eBay for example - in working order. You could then migrate all your own files & programs across by starting yours in target mode and connecting them with a firewire cable.
Neville

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