Macbook pro 2,5 penryn broken screen

Hi, i want to know which screen do i have,lcd or led. I have an mbp early 2008 @2,5mhz it`s the first model with multi touch.
i want to know where can i find how to replace the screen,(i found how to remove it but i cant find how to put it again)
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The best way to look up exactly which Mac you have is with Mactracker:
http://www.mactracker.ca/
When you find your Mac, it will tell you which display you have.
I am assuming that you are using a site like ifixit or PowerBook Medic?
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/
They usually tell you how to take something apart, but then just tell you to follow the steps in reverse to reassemble it. This is annoying, but doable. You should also be able to look up the exact display you need at either of these.
Good luck!

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