Logic card MacBook Pro

if I want to buy a used logic card, how do I know if it is compatible with my card? Is the information on the label under the packaging enough?

/ Owe

iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 19, 2024 8:11 AM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2024 8:17 AM

Sorry your question does not really make sense.


A Logic board is the entire brains of the computer. It does not need to be compatible with any other card. It needs to be able to fit in and work within a particular model of computer, so it needs to be a logic board for that specific model of computer.


In other words, you can't install a MacBook Pro 16" logic board in a 13" MacBook Air for example. And you can't install a 14" MacBook Pro logic board in a 16" MacBook Pro.


If the logic board says its for your model of computer, then is should work in your model of computer.


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Apr 19, 2024 8:17 AM in response to owe53

Sorry your question does not really make sense.


A Logic board is the entire brains of the computer. It does not need to be compatible with any other card. It needs to be able to fit in and work within a particular model of computer, so it needs to be a logic board for that specific model of computer.


In other words, you can't install a MacBook Pro 16" logic board in a 13" MacBook Air for example. And you can't install a 14" MacBook Pro logic board in a 16" MacBook Pro.


If the logic board says its for your model of computer, then is should work in your model of computer.


Apr 22, 2024 11:26 PM in response to owe53

With the 2018+ Macs, Apple utilizes parts pairing. Using another Logic Board will cause problems. For example, fingerprint recognition won't work, and the Lid Angle Sensor won't sense the lid closing to sleep the laptop just to name two things. Plus used Macs and used Logic Boards could be locked or still managed by a previous owner making them worthless & useless.


Edit: The parts pairing issue also exists with the 2016 & 2017 models as well....at least in regards to TouchID & fingerprint recognition.


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