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Has anyone replaced a Macbook Pro screen?

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There is one on my local craigslist that is a year old for sale. They are asking 750 but no way would I pay that but they need cash so will take considerably less, Im thinking 4-500. I have been talking to them about it and they say if you shine a flashlight on the screen you can see the computer working like it should so i assume the backlight is out.

How much could I expect to pay for a new screen if I decided to do this? Is it a difficult job? I can replace iphones screens
 
If it is just the backlight then it could be the inverter which is a relatively easy replacement. But just have a look at iFixit if you want an idea of the work involved in anything less than a full assembly replacement.
 
I get parts from Powerbookmedic.com. Just feels safer than eBay.

If you know it's the backlight or inverter, you can price the parts and make an offer that's safe. It helps if you know specifically what model, year, etc. (Can you get the S/N?)
 
It's a pain, but doable. You have to pull off the front glass, which is sealed with double-sided tape, which separates unevenly leaving you with the task of scraping it off and adding new tape.

But if it's just the backlight, you won't need to replace the LCD at all.
 
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The guy finally sent me the serial and it is a 2011 13" Macbook Pro. It also appears to be under warranty until 2014 so Ii am guessing the guy doesnt have a clue.
 
smackababy said:
That is true, I haven't. I have never dealt with any Apple product replacement. I don't generally break my things.
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I haven't had to have a screen replaced, so I'm not sure on that particular, but a logic board replacement in a Macbook Pro is $650. Covered under warranty in my case though.

For an idea of what a value-oriented third party using used or salvaged parts will charge, see here:

http://www.iresq.com/macbook-repair/mbp-aluminum.html

Note that even there the $650 logic board replacement is $400.
 
dave_the_nerd said:
I haven't had to have a screen replaced, so I'm not sure on that particular, but a logic board replacement in a Macbook Pro is $650. Covered under warranty in my case though.

For an idea of what a value-oriented third party using used or salvaged parts will charge, see here:

http://www.iresq.com/macbook-repair/mbp-aluminum.html

Note that even there the $650 logic board replacement is $400.
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(A few months ago) I've been quoted a MBP logic board repair in the low $300s by the Genius Bar, although that could vary by model. It's a lot lower than it used to be when they wanted close to as much as entire system replacement would cost.
 
I have never taken apart the screen but it seems like the backlight is out. I would just see what the minimum he/she is willing to take for the machine and then go get it taken care of.
 
I'd call Apple and ask for a rough estimate on the repair cost. If that, plus the $400-500 you will spend to buy it, is worth it, go for it. There might even be a place that can repair it, but isn't an official Apple place for less, around you.
 
They state they won't honor warranty on dropped or abused items. If you are willing to take that risk, go ahead and buy it. I don't think dropping would cause the backlight to go out, if that is the problem. I have heard many stories about them fixing items for free, despite their policy stating they won't.
 
I guess they can't. I don't know how they would determine that. It is still a risk though. It might not actually be the backlight. Something could have been jarred loose on the motherboard from a drop or an entirely different component might have failed. Ask the seller if he / she has dropped it depending on how much you trust them.
 
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