Where can i Buy a New Display Hinge

omgshesaboy

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 1, 2008

• #1

I broke the hinge on my MBA and i need to know where i can buy a replacement kit, i have searched everywhere..


thanks in advance

 

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Blue Velvet

Moderator emeritus

• Dec 1, 2008

• #2

http://www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/product.php?productid=17201

 

omgshesaboy

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 1, 2008

• #3

Blue Velvet said:

http://www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/product.php?productid=17201

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i know but its out of stock 🙁

that is the only one i foud

 

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Blue Velvet

Moderator emeritus

• Dec 1, 2008

• #4

How old is your machine? Here's a long-standing thread about the issue.

I am an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician, which allowed me to take apart my unit and I can confirm there is no way to "tighten" the hinges, the entire top assembly (one piece by warranty standards) needs replaced.

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omgshesaboy

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 1, 2008

• #5

Blue Velvet said:

How old is your machine? Here's a long-standing thread about the issue.

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i didnt really get much from that.. is it a warranty issue you think?

 

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Blue Velvet

Moderator emeritus

• Dec 1, 2008

• #6

omgshesaboy said:

i didnt really get much from that.. is it a warranty issue you think?

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All I know is that there are a lot of people extremely annoyed about it. Have you been in touch with Apple about it or been to an Apple Store?

 

omgshesaboy

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 1, 2008

• #7

Blue Velvet said:

All I know is that there are a lot of people extremely annoyed about it. Have you been in touch with Apple about it or been to an Apple Store?

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No, i figured id just replace it myself as im a broke college student and i figured apple would charge an arm and a leg

 

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Molopo

macrumors regular

• Dec 1, 2008

• #8

"Broke" college student with a macbook air? Give me a break...

*ahem* In any case, contacting Apple wouldn't hurt.

 

omgshesaboy

macrumors member

Original poster

• Dec 1, 2008

• #9

Molopo said:

"Broke" college student with a macbook air? Give me a break...

*ahem* In any case, contacting Apple wouldn't hurt.

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20k in debt with student loans ahem.. yes