Cost of Fixing Macbook Cracked Screen?

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It's pretty self explanatory. I was wondering if I can make a profit

New MacBook Pro ! 15" with retina display | Laptops | Gumtree Australia Stirling Area - Carine | 1047945227

This individual is selling their Macbook retina for $500. I was wondering how much it costs (approximate) to fix a cracked screen?

I don't know how much this will help since you are in Australia...but you could check out a site called (below) for the cost of the part (it is a US based website):

- www.powerbookmedic.com

You could also check eBay Australia for the part you need.

Thus $500 + replacement display cost + profit you expect to make = if it's a worth while project.

- Nick
 

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If I remember correctly, the retina model screens are specially "glued" to LCD frame - case and require a difficult procedure to change out. Apple replaces the entire top unit including the screen rather than just the screen. Could be an expensive repair. As Nick stated, you want to be sure it's not going to cost more than the machine is worth to repair it.
 
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I also take into consideration the gas cost of driving to pickup the Macbook, then driving to Apple store to repair it (2 trips) and driving it to the guy that I'm selling it too. But that's where I'm going to negotiate another $50 - $60 off $500.
 

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I also take into consideration the gas cost of driving to pickup the Macbook, then driving to Apple store to repair it (2 trips) and driving it to the guy that I'm selling it too. But that's where I'm going to negotiate another $50 - $60 off $500.

This is all part of the total cost of this project...or any project. If total costs exceed total expenditures...then the project isn't worth pursuing.

This is the way any "project for profit" works.;)

- Nick
 
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Give it a big miss simonvee. Read chscag's thread again and dropping could cause all sorts of case, hard drive and gfx damage.
 

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