Need advice repair/replace?

[Skyholder01]

MacBook Pro circa 06/07.
The graphics chip broke down the other day.
I've been told that the options are the $300 flat rate fix by Apple, or replacing the entire logic board.

Oh learned friends.... is it worth the repair, or start saving for a new one?
Or is there a 3rd option?
Skyholder

 

[Adidas Addict]

MacBook Pro circa 06/07.
The graphics chip broke down the other day.
I've been told that the options are the $300 flat rate fix by Apple, or replacing the entire logic board.

Oh learned friends.... is it worth the repair, or start saving for a new one?
Or is there a 3rd option?
Skyholder

In all honesty, I think it's time to retire it and get a new one. It's barely worth $300 so it seems crazy to spend $300 to get it working again.

 

[Skyholder01]

In all honesty, I think it's time to retire it and get a new one. It's barely worth $300 so it seems crazy to spend $300 to get it working again.

I'd hate to move back to the PC world. But $300 repair, vs $1,300 replacment, vs $500 new PC.

I hate the choices, but thank you.

 

[Adidas Addict]

I'd hate to move back to the PC world. But $300 repair, vs $1,300 replacment, vs $500 new PC.

I hate the choices, but thank you.

I know what you mean, I am currently toying with a cheap 'tide me over' 11.6" Windows machine

 

[Skyholder01]

I know what you mean, I am currently toying with a cheap 'tide me over' 11.6" Windows machine

If I could fine a "newer" model, for a decent price, I'd even opt for that!!! I still haven't reconcilled myself to why they have to cost SOOOOO much.
Oh well....

 

[englishman]

There could easily be other repairs down the line.

It will probably be cheaper to sell as requiring fixing on Ebay or so and then buy a newer one preferably within Apple's warranty period.

There are many people making a living buying broken macs and repairing and then selling.

 

[Skyholder01]

There could easily be other repairs down the line.

It will probably be cheaper to sell as requiring fixing on Ebay or so and then buy a newer one preferably within Apple's warranty period.

There are many people making a living buying broken macs and repairing and then selling.

Broke down and forked out the $$$$ for a new one. Once I replace the logic board, down the road, I'll try to recoup my losses.

 

[englishman]

Broke down and forked out the $$$$ for a new one. Once I replace the logic board, down the road, I'll try to recoup my losses.

Tricky, need to weigh up cost of repair v difference in value once repaired.

 

[wlmayer]

do you have an NVIDIA graphics processor?

Macbook Pros circa 07-08 were installed with a faulty graphics processor...I'd make sure yours isn't one of them before paying for the fix. Apple should replace it free...they did with mine last October.