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Hey all,
So... I scored a MacBook Pro that has spill damage, all for free. It still starts up, and just doesn't show a screen. I can hear it running like normally (I think) when I start it up.
Long story short, I at first was told to look at it, to see if I could fix it (without knowing it was not working because of a liquid spill). So I pressed the power button and it did stuff, like I explained above. Then I was told it was caused by a liquid spill, of "Lemonade".
I have successfully been able to swap a logic board for a Powerbook G4 before, but I have never fixed a liquid spill for a unibody Macbook Pro (model A1286).
So, should I send this to an expert? (KT Electronics : Home of Apple Repairs and major brand electronic repairs), or try to fix it myself?. I know Apple will charge around $700 for a liquid spill repair. Then there is LiquidSpill.com for around $900ish with a 1-year warranty. KT electronics is around $250, and 0$ if they can't fix it. I am also finding out from Powerbook Medic how much they would repair it for, as they are in Canada (meaning cheaper shipping, and faster shipping).
I am located in Canada. Should I go with KT electronics?. Thanks in advance for any tips.
So... I scored a MacBook Pro that has spill damage, all for free. It still starts up, and just doesn't show a screen. I can hear it running like normally (I think) when I start it up.
Long story short, I at first was told to look at it, to see if I could fix it (without knowing it was not working because of a liquid spill). So I pressed the power button and it did stuff, like I explained above. Then I was told it was caused by a liquid spill, of "Lemonade".
I have successfully been able to swap a logic board for a Powerbook G4 before, but I have never fixed a liquid spill for a unibody Macbook Pro (model A1286).
So, should I send this to an expert? (KT Electronics : Home of Apple Repairs and major brand electronic repairs), or try to fix it myself?. I know Apple will charge around $700 for a liquid spill repair. Then there is LiquidSpill.com for around $900ish with a 1-year warranty. KT electronics is around $250, and 0$ if they can't fix it. I am also finding out from Powerbook Medic how much they would repair it for, as they are in Canada (meaning cheaper shipping, and faster shipping).
I am located in Canada. Should I go with KT electronics?. Thanks in advance for any tips.