Q: I have a MacBook that it doesn't work but I don't want to put it in that recycle what should I do with it ?
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Mar 23, 2016 11:41 AMby K Shaffer,You may consider that it could be repairable; depending on what it really needs to function.
There are free online repair guides and some other information, to narrow the details to the
exact model and build year the computer is; that generally helps to decide what may become
of it or the type and kinds of parts, and their associated cost to obtain. And any labor charges.
A qualified authorized Apple service provider could give you estimates; for a close approximate
to the actual cost (short of take-apart after thorough diagnostic, and re-testing after fixing the
big causes of failure, then re-testing it again) you may have to pay for professional diagnostic.
And even so, that may not be money well spent IF the service provider isn't playing fair with you.
Most likely do, if they know that you are knowledgable and have done your homework; since
they don't want to be stuck with an old computer + hours of repairs, if you know it's not worth it.
Computers of the same vintage, already repaired by qualified service experts are for sale online
and of those offered direct from the repair shop with limited guarantee, may be a better value.
(I have a few older portable Macs that if I were to have them restored, I can buy one for less cost
than the repair + two-way shipping totals combined... To be sent out to reputable shops for repair.)
• Mac Repair Guides - iFixit.com:
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Mac
So your plan to keep and perhaps repair an older computer needs to be tempered with research
of the price; cost verses value, and also service life as a computer into the future. Consider all
the expendables it may need. If it only needs a new hard disk drive, a battery, more RAM, etc.
those you may be able to do yourself using an iFixit.com repair guide for Mac. Plus parts, & time.
In any event...
Good luck & happy computing!
