Should I fix my macbook pro retina or replace it?

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Should I fix my macbook pro retina or replace it?

Currently I need to replace my battery as it only lasts about an hour on full charge on my 15' retina as well as possibly getting a new screen. Am I better off selling this laptop for what I can get and buying a new one, or getting my current laptop fixed? It runs flawlessly, it just has some cosmetic damage and the battery dies quickly. I'm not sure how much it will cost to replace the battery and the monitor, but I feel as though I am better off just getting the newer laptop with the faster GHZ. Bigger solid state hard drive, and the fact that it would be new. Any clue how much I could get for my laptop, or how much it would be to repair the damages?

Posted on Mar 29, 2015 1:55 PM

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Kappy

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Mar 29, 2015 1:59 PM in response to JoeThePro

The battery can be replaced by Apple for around $179.00, I think. Now, if it is otherwise flawless how come you also have to replace the screen? If you want to know what to sell it for then check eBay. We don't provide such information.

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OGELTHORPE

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Mar 29, 2015 2:00 PM in response to JoeThePro

What will it cost to repair? Until you know that, you cannot come to an informed decision. You might be able to increase storage if you MBP is older than the late 2013 models.

Look on e-bay and Craig's list for comparable MBPs. No one can give any meaningful information without knowing the particulars of the MBP.

Ciao.

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Mar 29, 2015 2:02 PM in response to JoeThePro

How old is your MBP?

Before you can make any decision at all you really need to know how much it is going to cost. I suggest that you make an appoint meant at your local Apple Store and find that out.

While you are there you can check out the new Macs.

Once you have all that data then and only then can you decide what is the correct decision for you.

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JoeThePro Author

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Mar 29, 2015 2:04 PM in response to Kappy

Performance wise the computer works flawlessly, but cosmetically it obviously has its ups and downs. Does anyone have any clue how much it is to replace the screen?

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Kappy

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Mar 29, 2015 2:09 PM in response to JoeThePro

I would be surprised if it was less than $600 since it's a retina screen.

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