Mac Screen Repair

This cracked screen above looks pretty bad, with the horizontal and vertical colored lines and "shatter" image covering most of the screen. This type of cracking is common when the computer is closed on a small object like headphones. But we say this Mac was lucky, because the glass panel on the front of the display is totally intact. You might notice that there is a plastic case on this laptop. Yep, screens can be damaged even if the laptop has a case! For these Non-Retina models, the glass and LCD screen are separate parts. This 13 inch MacBook Pro A1278 was able to be repaired in under 24 hours for under $200. The newer Retina version 13 inch MacBook Pro has a thinner bezel around the LCD panel in the display, and doesn't have the silver "MacBook Pro" branding at the bottom of the screen. Another easy way to tell the Retina models apart from the older unibody MacBook Pros is to look for the DVD slot on the side of the computer. The newer models do not h...

We get dozens of Macs with broken screens in our shop each week. Each one is a little different. People often ask us, "how can I tell if my MacBook screen needs to be replaced?" Usually, damage to the MacBook's LCD panel is pretty obvious. There are a few common signs of cracked LCD panels. For examples, check out some of these recent repairs that we've worked on. This little 11 inch MacBook Air has a pretty messed up looking display. At first you might think there's something wrong with the video card, because only half of the screen is showing the background image. There is a black bar splitting the display exactly in half. There are multicolored vertical white and rainbow stripes covering the right side of the screen. If you look closer, you will see the jagged purple line in the bottom corner. It's likely this MacBook Air A1466 was damaged along the bottom right, under the bezel. It might have gotten pinched too hard there while it was being moved, or...

This MacBook Air had damage on the bottom of the display. the right side was still visible after the damage occurred, but the left side was unusable until we replaced the LCD panel. MacBook Air Screen Repair The MacBook Air pictured above is a perfect example of a MacBook Air Screen Repair. The screen repair was required in order to get the computer fully functional again. Data During Repair One of the questions we get asked quite a bit is if you need to backup your computer before sending it in. The short answer is yes! Always have a complete backup of your data because you never know when a failure will happen. But the longer answer is that we do not erase or view files on your computer during the repair process. So unlike Apple, we will not erase your computer during service. If you have a 13" MacBook Air with a broken screen that looks like the one in the picture, this is the service you would need: Not sure what you need or looking for a quote? If you would like to h...

It is difficult to say on this mac how the display was damaged since there isn't a single point of damage to the display. Both the left side as well as the right side are very damaged but without being connected in any way. It appears the laptop may have been "squished" to cause this kind of damage. If your MacBook Air has been squished like the one above, a MacBook Air LCD replacement will remedy the issue. The cost for a 13" MacBook Air screen replacement is $329 including parts and labor. We offer this service Nationwide through our mail-in program. Our mail-in program includes return shipping for free, as well as giving you multiple options for how to ship your computer into us. If you would like to learn more about the 13" MacBook Air LCD replacement service . Please select the service below. Need a quote or looking for info? If you would like to have your computer repaired and are not sure the costs involved, please fill out this form. We will reply ...

This MacBook took a hit from the back almost in the center of the display. The hit damaged the LCD so the colors on the display are just white and black splotches. The glass did not break, so a LCD replacement was all that was necessary to repair the computer. Just the LCD On the A1278 MacBook, there is a panel of glass covering the LCD panel underneath. In this case, the hit was from the back and damaged the LCD panel, but the glass panel over the top was undamaged! In cases like this we are able to replace just the damaged LCD panel and re-use the glass panel, saving you money. The Apple store does not offer repairs for this model MacBook any longer, but when they did they only offered full display replacements. Our component level repair of A1278 MacBook's will save you money! If you have a 13" MacBook you will need an LCD replacement, Glass replacement, or both glass and LCD replacement : Not sure what you need or looking for a quote? If you would like to have your ...

This MacBook Pro non retina took a huge hit from the back. The damage did not go through the LCD, so the glass was intact. Just the LCD needed to be replaced and the computer was working great again. Non-Retina Repairs The new Retina displays are built completely different than these older Unibody machines. On the older unibody machines there is a panel of glass that covers the LCD to protect it from dust and scratches. When Just the LCD cracked (like the display pictured above), we are able to remove the glass panel and swap out just the damaged LCD panel. On the retina machines, the glass panel and LCD panel or fused together and must be replaced at the same time. If you have a 15" MacBook Pro with a broken screen you will need one of these services: Not sure what you need or looking for a quote? If you would like to have your computer repaired and are not sure the costs involved, please fill out this form. We will reply to you within a few hours. Need your Mac Screen R...

This retina MacBook Pro looks like it came from the 90's with a flannel display! The damage to the display caused the checkered pattern you see here. After replacing the display assembly the computer works great. 15" MacBook Pro Retina Screen Replacement The Retina MacBook Pro requires a display replacement if the LCD is damaged like the one pictured above. The replacement is completed within 4-8 hours if you are able to drop off your computer for repair. If you need to mail it in, we complete the repair within our standard 24 hour turnaround. The 15" MacBook Pro Retina screen replacement services are linked below: Not sure what you need or looking for a quote? We can help you figure out what kind of computer you have and which Mac repair service you need! Just submit the form below and we will get back to you within a few hours. Need your Mac Screen Repaired Call the Experts at Mac Screen Repair

This Retina MacBook Pro had damage so the left side of the screen was not visible. After replacing the display assembly it worked as good as new! Need your Mac Screen Repaired Call the Experts at Mac Screen Repair

This MacBook Air 13 inch model has a crack in the LCD screen in the top corner. It caused blue and black splotches to appear in front of the image on the screen. These weird shapes are a sign of a damaged LCD panel. To repair the computer, we just needed to install a new LCD. Once the new LCD panel was installed, this MacBook Air worked as good as new! The ability to replace just the component that is damaged really helps with the cost of the repair. A repair like this through the Apple Store or similar would cost around $475. If you have a 13" MacBook Air with a broken screen that looks like this one, this is the service you would need: Not sure what you need or looking for a quote? If you would like to have your computer repaired and are not sure the costs involved, please fill out this form. We will reply to you within a few hours. Need your Mac Screen Repaired Call the Experts at Mac Screen Repair

The damage sustained by this MacBook air caused the display to only work on exactly half of the screen. This was likely caused by the ribbon cable that allows the I/O board on the display to connect to the LCD panel itself. The new LCD panels come with this new IO board including those ribbon cables, so a new LED panel fixed the display nicely. Ribbon Cable Failures on MacBook Airs In the picture above you can see that the display of this MacBook Air did receive a hit or trauma that caused the display to fail. There are two ribbon cables at the bottom of the display that connect to an IO board which in turn connects to the logic board of the Mac. The hit seems to have damaged the left side ribbon causing the video feed to not come through at all for that side of the display. Failure without damage While the picture above is clearly damage, we have seen cases where these ribbon cables fail without any obvious damage to the display. The failure seems to occur more frequently if the ...

This computer likely had headphones closed inside the computer. This computer has only the top half of the video coming through. After replacing the LCD the computer worked great![/caption] Need your Mac Screen Repaired Call the Experts at Mac Screen Repair

This MacBook air took a hit to the left side of the screen. The hit was hard enough to cause a small white spot even after replacing the LCD panel. Need your Mac Screen Repaired Call the Experts at Mac Screen Repair

This MacBook pro took a hit from the back towards the bottom left of the machine, below where the Apple logo is. The hit damaged the LCD, but the glass on the outside of the computer was perfectly fine. We replaced just the damaged LCD and the computer is working great again! LCD only replacement, Glass still OK This is another great example of a computer that just requires an LCD replacement rather than an entire display replacement. When a non-retina MacBook Pro has a damaged LCD, but the glass that covers the LCD is not cracked, we are able to remove the glass and replace the broken LCD panel and re-use the same glass when putting the computer back together. This component level repair will save you money. If you have a 15" MacBook Pro with model number A1286, these are the services we offer for your Mac: Not sure what you need or looking for a quote? We can help you figure out what kind of computer you have and which Mac repair service you need! Just submit the form b...

This MacBook Air suffered damage that caused the entire display to appear dark except the very top left corner. Once the LCD panel was replaced the computer worked properly again. Almost completely dark display There is a big difference between almost completely black, and completely black. Almost completely black with a splash of color or some form of image points to the LCD panel being the issue. If the screen on your Mac is completely black after boot up, it could still be the screen, but more likely it is an issue with the logic board. In the picture above there is a little bit of image visible at the top left. This image visible on the MacBook Air screen points to LCD damage as being the cause of the problem. Causes of almost completely dark display There are a number of things that can cause the display to go almost completely black the picture above. The most common way by far is some sort of trauma to the LCD panel itself. This can be a hit from the front or back, a jolt f...

We got a MacBook Pro in the shop today with a slightly unusual screen. This is a 15 inch MacBook Pro model A1286 like many of our customers have, but with one major upgrade. Instead of a standard LCD panel, this Mac has a "HD" LCD panel with a matte finish that's easier to read and displays accurate colors. Before Apple came out with their newer Retina display technology, this was the top of the line. Some people still prefer these matte screens because they reduce glare. One feature of these Matte LCD MacBooks is that they lack a glass panel over the screen. Instead, they have a thin aluminum bezel around the edge of the screen. This one has been decorated with a cute little fish sticker! The benefit of this design is that there's no glass to break, but the downside is the LCD panel is a little more exposed. Like all laptops, the screens on these MacBook Pros are susceptible to damage from drops, bumps, impacts, and rough handling. We're not sure exactly what ha...

This MacBook Pro had a damaged LCD and you could not see any of the screen. The only visible portions of the display had lines through them. Retina MacBook Pro Display Replacement This Retina MacBook Pro took a hit that damaged the LCD panel on the display. Currently, we are only offering display replacement on this model and once the display was swapped out the computer worked properly again. If your Retina has distortion on the screen, you probably need a display replacement. The 15" MacBook Pro Retina screen replacement service is linked below: Not sure what you need or looking for a quote? We can help you figure out what kind of computer you have and which Mac repair service you need! Just submit the form below and we will get back to you within a few hours. Need your Mac Screen Repaired Call the Experts at Mac Screen Repair

This MacBook Air took a light hit on the front of the display. the hit cracked the display right above where it says "MacBook Air" and then slowly cracked all the way to the left of the display making it impossible to use without an external monitor. Replacing the LCD had this Mac looking as good as new! Even a light hit can cause damage Unfortunately even a light hit can crack the screen on your MacBook Air . We hear the stories all the time about people barely hitting the screen of their MacBook Air and opening it to find it completely cracked. Sometimes even a light hit will damage the LCD, while other times a big hit won't even cause damage! You are not alone if you feel like your MacBook Air was way too sensitive to be so easily broken. It is a common feeling with the MacBook Air's. If you your 13" MacBook Air did take a hit that damaged the LCD and you need an LCD Replacement, this is the service you would need: Not sure what you need or looking for ...

This MacBook Air took a small hit on the bottom left of the screen. That caused the display to no longer display the correct data but rather just display a blue and green hue. Replacing the LCD fully restored functionality. MacBook Air Display with no recognizable content Oftentimes when a display is damaged you will still be able to see and use part of the screen. But in some cases, the screen is damaged in a way where it becomes completely unusable. In cases like the one above, the issue is just the LCD panel and a replacement will get the computer running properly again. If you need to use your computer while the display is not working, there is a mothod to using a secondary display that works quite well. Using a secondary Display The first step is to gather a couple of items you will need to connect your MacBook Air to the secondary display. You will need a secondary display with VGA, DVI, or HDMI inputs. If you have a even slightly modern TV, it will likely have HDMI inputs...