rMPB 15 inch Display Replacement

[Klososky]

Hey guys, just wanted to get some opinions... My rMPB fell off of my bed tonight and although I thought it was a pretty soft drop the display cracked. I searched around online and it looks like Apple is charging a cool thousand to replace these. I consider myself a pro when it comes to DIY Mac repair, I have actually done it as a full time job so I have no doubt that I can swap out the display assembly with ease. My issue is with where to get a replacement... Ifixit has them for $999, and a couple other websites have them in $600's. Then I found laptopscreen.com which claims to have the assembly for $319. They seem to have a generally good reputation around the web with PC parts but I couldn't find any info that was Mac related.

So what's your opinion?

Thanks!

 

[Mr. RPG]

Hey guys, just wanted to get some opinions... My rMPB fell off of my bed tonight and although I thought it was a pretty soft drop the display cracked. I searched around online and it looks like Apple is charging a cool thousand to replace these. I consider myself a pro when it comes to DIY Mac repair, I have actually done it as a full time job so I have no doubt that I can swap out the display assembly with ease. My issue is with where to get a replacement... Ifixit has them for $999, and a couple other websites have them in $600's. Then I found laptopscreen.com which claims to have the assembly for $319. They seem to have a generally good reputation around the web with PC parts but I couldn't find any info that was Mac related.

So what's your opinion?

Thanks!

I'm sorry I can't really help you but here's a free bump.. I wanted to know, how did it fall off? Did it fall off on the screen or on the side?

 

[Klososky]

You know I think it was one of those fluke things. It fell off and hit right on the corner where MagSafe plug is. It was open at the time. I swear it has fallen off my bed much harder several times before and been fine. I have carpet too so it's not like it's falling onto a really hard surface.

 

[Mr. RPG]

You know I think it was one of those fluke things. It fell off and hit right on the corner where MagSafe plug is. It was open at the time. I swear it has fallen off my bed much harder several times before and been fine. I have carpet too so it's not like it's falling onto a really hard surface.

So the bottom left corner cracked in the glass?

 

[Klososky]

So the bottom left corner cracked in the glass?

Yeah... I mean on the inside of the glass. There is no indication of damage until you turn the screen on.

 

[bobbydd21]

eBay usually has some screen assemblies for sale at good prices by reputable sellers.

 

[Klososky]

Alright I am going to go ahead and grab one off ebay. Hopefully it works out!