How much does it cost to replace the MacBook Air screen?

I know you are LONG past needing this information, but...

I replaced the glass and LCD on an 11" Macbook Air 2010 model. It took me about 3-4 hours and $200 to get it done. In the end I messed up the filter paper in one spot and got a light spot about 2 inches long near the middle of the screen. Also, glue holds the thing together. I felt like it would fall apart from just ambient heat after the repair.

I am very experienced in repairs and replacements of parts and components. I would NEVER suggest anyone try what I did. If you ever want to replace the screen on your macbook air, buy the whole top case. Yes, its a massive mark-up, but it's worth it, sadly. It takes less than 30 minutes to swap out that part and the risk of messing something up is very low.

I dont know if I am willing to own a computer with a top case that thin ever again. The thing is so fragile and so expensive and/or time consuming to fix. Either replace the top case or sell it to someone who will pay slightly more than market less the top case price if possible.

Thanks,

Steve

Apple Care protection on new or refurbished Apple hardware, and/or home owners insurance polices. We all have varying degrees of dexterity, and situational awareness. The first sentence protects somewhat against the second.

Hi there,

I'm encountering the same problem. Did you end up knowing what's wrong with the screen? What sort of damage would lead to the rainbow lines forming? And how did you go about fixing it?

Thanks. Much appreciated

I am so disappointed with my macbook air. The thing was nearly 3000 bucks.

Crack dealing is correct. There are lots of examples of it. A product comes out is great.

Goes into supper production and quality slides, while price escalates. Stockholders love it.

When the stock crashes though, those boys are gone. While the faithful have gotten screwed.
I am writing this on a dell because my macbook screen is black.

How do think this will work out in the long run?

In Singapore, there are no official Apple Stores or Genius bars. Going to an Apple Authorised Service Provider will cost around $600 - $1K.

There are many independent Mac Repair shops. At Mac Plus, a Macbook Air 13" LCD replacement will be around half the price at $495 SGD. For Macbook Pro Retina LCD replacements, prices range from $600 - $750 depending on the inch.

My pristine MacBook Air 13" - 2012 model, was dropped yesterday by my dogs walking around and they tripped in the power cord. The stupid MagSafe was not "safe" at all...

So, now I have a corner of my display damaged. Everything else is fine, just a cosmetic damage. I am on an assignment in Rio de Janeiro and the cost to replace the entire display part, including of course, the case, is BRL 2.100, that translates to around US$ 672

:-(

I guess I will ask for a refund from my dogs......

Leo

Screen repairs in Apple Stores are pricy. Try looking up 3rd party and local repair shops.

Recommend Macbook air New York local repair shop:

Business: AlphauraX, Inc Computer Repair and Support

They can do it at the local Apple store. Make a Genius Appointment and have them give you an in person estimate.

To be exact, here is the cost with part number for Canada.

I am in Sydney, Australia and found these guys:

http://laptoplcdscreen.com.au/macbook-pro-air-screen-repair and they were quite quick as well.

And they want just as much money as Apple does, so why take it to a third party and void your warranty.

Not helpful. Patronizing, in fact.

This is exactly how much work a SPECIALIST requires to install the expensive part. Not counting the special equipment required.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxBL9BN4bW8

They require your serial number so they can check your warranty status before quoting you prices that may be incorrect for your situation. I'm not sure how that is strange or unusual.