I’ve got a MacBook Pro, the shiny metal laptop from apple. My daughter had it when she went off to Quebec City for french class. She stood up too fast one day getting out of bed, and then fell onto the thing, denting the back of it. Now the screen is gone. Actually half-gone, one half is dark and one half works fine, but not usable overall.
Is it practical to remove the monitor half of the computer and install a replacement? Is it worth it? Any suggestions as to how & where to get a new monitor part?
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Replacing the screen is a difficult process (and requires special tools, like a tri-lobe screwdriver), but might be worthwhile. There are third-parties that do this sort of repair, too.
I did it on a white MacBook using tools, parts and step by step instructions on iFixit.com. Having a compartmented plastic box for screws from each step is a good idea.
I second iFixIt.com as a good source for parts and video tutorials, especially for Macs. Yes, it can be done. It’s a bit of a pain-in-the-ass, and you may need to purchase special tools for it, but the iFixIt guides are good at listing exactly what’s needed (and you can buy the parts from them.)
