MacBook screen replacement?

March 19, 2009 9:16 PM

I broke my MacBook's screen, and I'd like to get it fixed. A quick googling turns up several firms. Can anyone recommend a specific firm?

TechRestore's work seems somewhat dodgy. (I've seen pictures of damaged bezels, etc.) Does anyone have experience with MacService? Any other firms that you would recommend?

posted by entropicamericana to computers & internet (5 comments total)

I have sent an iPod to iResQ, and they did everything they said they would, in very fast time. I have no reason to think that a macbook would get different service. They earned my trust, at least for one time.
posted by Danf at 9:25 PM on March 19

I used macservice for expressly this purpose-- I had cracked my screen. While I sent it there I decided to also get my ram upgraded. both things worked out fine, except for one 'stuck' pixel on my lcd screen. A tiny orange speck that I barely notice now. When I called about it, they told me that only a significant number of broken pixels could merit a recall, and that this was why apple charged so much and why they charged so little in comparison. (I think apple wanted like 800 dollars.) I would recommend it, but beware that no matter where you go, you might end up with a dead pixel.
posted by stresstwig at 10:11 PM on March 19

second on http://www.macservice.com/pricing.html

used them a few years ago for a broken powerbook keyboard. they send you a box with return postage to ship your computer in.
posted by refractal at 7:51 AM on March 20

I'll refrain from self-linking, but please feel free to email me at my [e-mail] if you'd like another suggestion.
posted by reeddavid at 5:44 PM on March 20

I went with MacService and very pleased with their work. I would recommend them to everyone.
posted by entropicamericana at 8:13 PM on April 21