Would it be worth it to fix an early 2010 MBP 15''?

[galaksy]

The screen is badly cracked so they would have to replace the screen portion completely. How much would that cost?

 

[Naimfan]

Ask Apple.

Probably yes - the 2010 15" models are pretty good.

 

[galaksy]

Even if it's $800 to fix it? I'm not completely sure but I think that might be the cost.

 

[Naimfan]

Well, until you have the facts, don't speculate.

For $800 you'd be better off getting a 2011 quad core 15".

But if it is $200-300 I'd get it fixed unless you just want a newer one.

 

[Hammie]

The screen is badly cracked so they would have to replace the screen portion completely. How much would that cost?

If you do it yourself, it looks like you can get a replacement screen for between $280-350. You can see step by step replacement at: http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Unibody+Mid+2010+Display+Replacement/3103

I would tack on about another $100-120 for Apple or Authorized Apple Reseller to fix it for you. So roughly $400-500 for someone else to do it.

 

[chrfr]

Even if it's $800 to fix it? I'm not completely sure but I think that might be the cost.

I don't know that this is worthwhile. These computers are prone to a graphics processor failure which doesn't have a proven fix, so you may be in for a main board replacement at some point in the future too. Apple had an extended repair program for this but most computers are now outside the free service window.