How much would it cost to fix a MacBook Pro screen connection issue?

My MacBook Pro recently started having issues with the screen turning off after opening to a certain angle - and when I looked it up, apparently it's a common issue. I don't have apple care and unfortunately the warranty expired about four months ago, so I'd have to pay the full price.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Apr 23, 2024 4:53 PM

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HWTech

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Apr 23, 2024 5:34 PM in response to fdonhauser

You would need to have Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider examine the laptop to provide you with a repair estimate.

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