Replacing MacBook A2289 Display

[gatorback]

I have been asked to replace the display of a cracked A2289. The MacBook was tested favorably with an external display

• Amazon sells THE LCD display "assembly" (display in metal ENCLOSURE) https://www.amazon.com/s?k=a2289+screen+replacement
• eBay sells the "display only" (WITHOUT metal enclosure): https://www.ebay.com/itm/353966313951

Amazon sells displays with the metal casing. Does it make sense to keep he original casing and install the "display only" or is there a good reason to skip the "display only" and buy the display in he metal case?

Any suggestions as to how to narrow down the choices is appreciated.

 

[jav6454]

Have you tried using iFixit to see if they have as well?

 

[gatorback]

@jav6454 thanks for he iFixit suggestion. I wonder if it worth paying $500, when a similar part on Amazon is ~$220?

 

[jav6454]

The Amazon part will be cheap Chinese part, which will break or now be of sufficient quality. iFixit uses non-OEM parts that have been vetted. You won't get OEM class, but quite similar.