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Could my retina display be replaced with a non-retina?

I have a 13 inch macbook pro retina, mid 2014.

After replacing a broken screen, my system information now shows the specs of a normal macbook LCD monitor (resolution 1280X800). Those don't seem like the retina specs, right? I'm concerned they put in a non-retina screen instead of the broken retina screen, is that technically possible?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on May 7, 2015 1:17 PM

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May 7, 2015 1:32 PM in response to talli_b98

No. That will not be possible. Internal hardware/software makes that incompatible.

Ciao.

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May 7, 2015 1:37 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

Thanks! Why then do the specs seem to be of a non-retina screen?

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May 7, 2015 1:42 PM in response to talli_b98

I am not certain. It could be a default value given the circumstances.

Try SMC and NVRAM resets:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063

If there is no change, bring it in for servicing.

Ciao.

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