Cost of replacing a cracked macbook pro screen?

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Cost of replacing a cracked macbook pro screen?

I sadly knocked my lappy on to a audio sampler and the whole screen wigged out like I'd sat on it or something. Lots of coloured lines and cracks in the middle...
So, how much am I looking at to replace this including labour? I know it's very pricey but what choice do I have.. From what I can see everything works fine elsewise.

Cheers,
Jonny

Core 2 duo, 15" 2.16, Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Posted on May 22, 2007 6:28 AM

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Answer 1

May 22, 2007 6:39 AM in response to jonny powell

Depnding on the size of you LCD it will run you at least 1k just for parts.

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Answer 2

May 22, 2007 8:28 AM in response to TheDiceman

Depnding on the size of you LCD it will run you at
least 1k just for parts.

That much?
Amazing that one can purchase a 32" HDTV for less than a $1000 and yet the price of a notebook display remains virtually unchanged!

Sorry about your notebook display and i feel your pain as i need one for my powerbook, best of luck in getting it repaired.

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a brody

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May 22, 2007 9:30 AM in response to jonny powell

If you are in the U.S. check these places for repair:

http://www.dttservice.com/
http://www.powerbookresq.com/
http://www.microdocusa.com/
http://www.macspecialist.com/
http://www.techrestore.com/

Some change what Apple might charge $1000 for to just $400.

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Nick A

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May 23, 2007 5:23 AM in response to jonny powell

I recall Apple Store charging about $700 total (parts and labour), which isn't too bad as the cheapest the part can be found for is about $500.

Nick

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May 23, 2007 6:46 AM in response to jonny powell

Your MBP seems to be under its warranty period. Apple might replace the damaged LCD panel, although you dropped your MBP. Dell used to replace LCD panels of my 'deceased' Dell laptop without asking me the cause of the damage. Apple might do it too. Your credit card company may also have coverage for such damage.

MBP 15.4" (CD, Week 17, 2GHz, 2GB Samsung RAM, 80GB Seagate HDD) Mac OS X (10.4.9)

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Nick A

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May 23, 2007 8:33 AM in response to FrenchQuarter

Don't count on Apple doing the same. I had to pay for a screen and labour when only a small crack happened in a weak corner of the screen. I even had the AppleCare plan, which unfortunately doesn't cover these types of incidents.

Credit card or homeowner's/renters insurance may be best bet, or do as I did and suck it up and pay for it.

Nick

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