Replacing MacBook screen with portable monitor

A_H_TAHA wrote:

Hi everyone,

My screen went suddenly dead and Mac certified repair centre advised replacing the display for 700 pounds!!

I am thinking of removing the display and getting a portable monitor as I can't afford 700 pounds now and I have work to do with the laptop.

I have 3 questions please:

1- Is this a good Idea and will the Mac function well without the built in screen?

2- could I do it myself or do you advise to get an expert to remove the screen?

3- Any advice regarding a good portable monitor compatible with MacBook Pro 13", 2020.

These are my Mac specifications:

2.0GHz quad-core 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz

13-inch Retina display with True Tone

Touch Bar and Touch ID

Intel Iris Plus GraphicsFour

Thunderbolt 3 ports

Backlit Magic Keyboard

Thanks in advance

Why would remove the screen...(?)

plug in an external monitor if your GPU is working as expected.

Use external monitors with your Mac: Connect a display to your Mac - Apple Support

A_H_TAHA wrote:

Thanks for reply.

I just feel that aligning the monitor with the keyboard is more comfortable to me than using a side monitor

I would not recommend removing the display, this requires dismantling the mac from the inside out.

In your case I would simply get an external keyboard if your requirement are as stated above.

*Path of least resistance.