Does Apple replace Macbook screens under warranty?

The Apple Limited Warranty covers your Apple Display and its accessories against manufacturing defects for one year from the date you bought your product. Our warranty doesn’t cover damage caused by accidents or unauthorized modifications.

What do you do if your Macbook Pro screen breaks?

Unless the damage is minor, a cracked screen will likely result in a dead screen, rendering your device unusable. As such, you’ll want to get it repaired quickly. Your best bet is to take your Mac to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Repair Center for a screen repair or device replacement.

How much does it cost to fix a broken MacBook screen?

If your screen or external closure is damaged, you’ll have to pay a $99 service fee. Any other damage costs you $299. Your out-of-pocket costs to repair a broken screen for a MacBook Air under AppleCare+ would be a total of $348.

What causes a laptop screen to crack internally?

Internal cracks typically occur due to excessive force on the screen. This can be the result of some object hitting the screen, a drop, or attempting to close the lid while an object is on the keypad area, or even holding the laptop by its screen.

How much does it cost to fix an internally cracked laptop screen?

Professional repair costs are usually around $300 or so [1]. If you are comfortable working on your laptop yourself, you can usually find replacement screens online for reasonable prices – sometimes as low as $50 to $100 – and it often only takes an hour or two to complete the replacement job.

Do MacBook Pro screens break easily?

A small number of users are reporting a potentially serious issue in which the LCD screens of Apple’s latest M1 MacBook Air and M1 MacBook Pro are easily cracked or damaged. At least one user was told that a “pressure crack” from mishandling caused a fracture in the display glass.

Can closing a MacBook Pro cause the screen to crack?

My girlfriend has owned her MacBook Pro since August 2019. This morning she was closing it and the screen cracked and went out. It was not dropped and there is no impact damage. It appears to be a manufacturer’s defect. The act of closing a laptop should not cause the screen to crack.

Can I get my MacBook Pro screen repaired for free?

If so, you probably invested in an Applecare Protection Plan at the time of your MacBook Pro purchase, which, although expensive, covers your MacBook against all damages for a full three years. If the said screen breakage occurred within these three years, you can get your MacBook fixed at your nearest Apple Store for free!

Did this just happen to my MacBook by itself?

Make your case to a Store manager, but it’s hard to claim it “just happened by itself.” Be nice to the Store staff, you’re basically pleading for special treatment. It doesn’t mean you did anything on purpose, but the MacBook was in your care, so you’re held responsible.

Should you replace your MacBook or buy a new one?

Replace Your MacBook: This is probably the easiest option. But not necessarily is it the most cost-friendly one. Given that the screen is your MacBook’s costliest organ, it will probably be wiser to get a new MacBook if you have the budget. However, a 13” MacBook pro costs you a minimum of $1299. So it is just the opposite of cheap.