Os x mavericks reads my macbook pro 15 inch as a (13-inch) what should i do please help :(

My macbook pro
15-inch
Early 2011
After updating to OS X mavericks
The display in (about my mac) menu reads it as 13-inch
What should i do?? Any help??

Here's wjosten's response:
The tool to flash the logic board is only "officially" available to Apple or AASPs. The OP needs to take the computer back to the AASP that did the work & have them fix things.
Do you have a an Apple certified technician nearby? If not, I don't think you have other options. You could email the people who did the work for you, and ask them to figure out how to help you.

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