macbook pro keyboard replacement cost without applecare?

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macbook pro keyboard replacement cost without applecare?

My macbook pro is no longer eligible to purchase apple care. It ended in Feburary (should have saved up money and bought it then 😟)

but my macbook pro fell from my bed today and caused 2 chips on my keyboard. Here's a link to the pictures I took of my keyboard.

http://photobucket.com/macbookprochippings

I'm wondering how much it would cost without applecare to replace the keyboard? I'm guessing I would have to replace the whole keyboard for these chippings..
A rough estimate would be great. These chippings are very much bothering me 😟

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Apr 8, 2012 1:44 PM

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Answer 1

Dave Stowe

Level 5

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Apr 8, 2012 3:15 PM in response to hannafromca

Contact these folks for an estimate of repair or get the parts from them and follow a repair guide....

http://www.powerbookmedic.com

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mfoulk91

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Feb 10, 2013 7:46 PM in response to hannafromca

I am having mine replaced right now and it costs $250 from the peach mac store, not sure about Apple. Definitely check Peach Mac if you have one near you

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Answer 3

cj2600

Level 1

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Sep 9, 2013 7:45 AM in response to hannafromca

@ hannafromca,

In your case it's necessary to replace the entire top case.

The price depends on the laptop model. Is it 13", 15" or 17" laptop?

For example, a new top case assembly (from PBParts) for a 13" laptop cost $219.

I assume labor to replace the top case will be arround $150.

Also, you can buy a new top cover and replace it yourself if you fell comfortable and save on labor.

You'll have to disassemble the entire laptop and transfer all internal components to the new top cover.

Here's an example of removing internal components from a MacBook Pro 13-inch unibody laptop.

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replacing-keyboard-on-macbook-pro-13-inch-late-201 1-laptop/

Do you feel comfortable doing it yourself? If not, I strongly suggest finding a good repair shop and let them do it.

Good luck!

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