I have a MacBook Pro that I accidently picked up one day with my thumb on the screen, cracking the LCD. Is there a reliable company who can fix this, or do you folks know a solution? I heard that the Apple Store charges $800 to fix the screen. I might as well go out and buy a new computer if it costs that much.
If you’re brave enough to attempt fixing it yourself, iFixIt.com can offer you parts and detailed, step-by-step guides. New guides for the unibody MacBook Pros were added to the site in January (ifixit.com/blog/?p=2197), and they’re comprehensive and easy to follow, although the repair itself is still on the nerve-wracking side.
That's gotta hurt! This busted MacBook Pro screen belongs to Mac|Life reader M. Reynolds, who sent in this question.
If you’d rather leave it to the pros, you could search for a local authorized service provider at apple.com/buy/locator/service/ and call around for quotes. Online, we like TechRestore.com ($399 or less depending on model), MyService.com ($395 and up depending on model), and PowerbookMedic.com (instant quotes available). Assuming you like your MacBook Pro and aren’t itching for an excuse to upgrade, repairing the screen is the way to go.
slashfla
May 23, 2010 at 9:38am
I used them to fix my screen. The most appealing thing was the easy pricing model. On the other hand, i had to call to find out where my MB Pro was after a week and a half of waiting only to find out they hadn't started on it yet (even though I overnighted to them). And when it came back the repair appears "amateur" at best, leaving me to think i could have done a better job myself. I had the LCD replaced but the plastic screen cover is not properly glued back in place so I am constantly having to "push" it in a couple of spots to keep it attached to the macbook. If I lower the cover halfway it will eventually just fall off completely. From a Cost/Convenience factor i give them a "10" but from a Quality/Satisfaction perspective I give them a "4".
slashfla
May 23, 2010 at 9:38am
I used them to fix my screen. The most appealing thing was the easy pricing model. On the other hand, i had to call to find out where my MB Pro was after a week and a half of waiting only to find out they hadn't started on it yet (even though I overnighted to them). And when it came back the repair appears "amateur" at best, leaving me to think i could have done a better job myself. I had the LCD replaced but the plastic screen cover is not properly glued back in place so I am constantly having to "push" it in a couple of spots to keep it attached to the macbook. If I lower the cover halfway it will eventually just fall off completely. From a Cost/Convenience factor i give them a "10" but from a Quality/Satisfaction perspective I give them a "4".
