MacBook repair cost conundrum

[Albal91]

Hi everyone,

First time poster here, and I would just like to thank the designers of this forum for making something for easy to navigate, it's a sight for sore eyes! Anyway, back to the topic at hand - hopefully someone has more insight into the topic than I do!

I'm currently facing a minor dilemma; I have received the estimated repair cost of my MacBook pro to be 580€ (top case/keyboard & RAM replacement). Based on the specifications provided below, would it be worth dishing out this money in the hope that it's resale value will be at least >580€?

If not, what other options do I have seeing as the keyboard doesn't fully work and one RAM is slightly faulty?

MacBook Pro Late 2011
- 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor
- 15" display with Anti-glare
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- With repairs done, it will have a brand new top case and keyboard
- Otherwise pretty much perfect condition

All input is hugely appreciated!

Thanks a lot,
Alex.

 

[Calby]

Hi everyone,

First time poster here, and I would just like to thank the designers of this forum for making something for easy to navigate, it's a sight for sore eyes! Anyway, back to the topic at hand - hopefully someone has more insight into the topic than I do!

I'm currently facing a minor dilemma; I have received the estimated repair cost of my MacBook pro to be 580€ (top case/keyboard & RAM replacement). Based on the specifications provided below, would it be worth dishing out this money in the hope that it's resale value will be at least >580€?

If not, what other options do I have seeing as the keyboard doesn't fully work and one RAM is slightly faulty?

MacBook Pro Late 2011
- 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor
- 15" display with Anti-glare
- 16GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
- With repairs done, it will have a brand new top case and keyboard
- Otherwise pretty much perfect condition

All input is hugely appreciated!

Thanks a lot,
Alex.

Sadly No, it's not worth it. Your MBP is old. But that's just my opinion.

 

[maflynn]

If it were me, I'd put that 580€ towards a new computer instead of spending it on a 6 year old computer that may not last that much longer anyways.

 

[SDColorado]

If you can't afford a new one, perhaps you could put the money toward a newer, gently used one and get more bang for your buck?

 

[xb2003]

On top of everything else, those 2011s are plagued. Buy a new one.

 

[Albal91]

Thanks everyone for the replies; I will not be repairing it, and selling it for whatever it is still worth (hopefully a couple of euros, at least). Time for a new MBP then!

Thanks again gents!

 

[noteple]

Invest in a refurbished 2012 or newer. Its just not worth it

 

[SteveJUAE]

Thanks everyone for the replies; I will not be repairing it, and selling it for whatever it is still worth (hopefully a couple of euros, at least). Time for a new MBP then!

Thanks again gents!

Wise move IMO

FYI My son barely got $650 for a working 15" MBP 2013