Old macbook pro - worth to repair?

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Hi all, have an old macbook pro (2017 model) that cant be powered up. Went to check at a shop and was told it may be a motherboard issue and has to be replaced, around 300 bucks.

Is it still worth repairing?

 

[ceecookie]

Hi all, have an old macbook pro (2017 model) that cant be powered up. Went to check at a shop and was told it may be a motherboard issue and has to be replaced, around 300 bucks.

Is it still worth repairing?

The average value of 2017 macbook pro is around $300+ today. I would say not worth repairing since the cost is equal to the residual value today.

With the massive performance gain of the latest M3 or M4 series mac, it's better to get a new one instead.

 

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Thanks for the advise, this was an old company mac. Couldn't start up after lying around for prolonged period

 

[reddevil0728]

Hi all, have an old macbook pro (2017 model) that cant be powered up. Went to check at a shop and was told it may be a motherboard issue and has to be replaced, around 300 bucks.

Is it still worth repairing?

is 300 worth to repair or not really depends on your use case?

if you just need a basic computer n u can't get another one for 300 bucks. it is very worth.

if u dun need it at all. then it is not worth if you have to pay money to do anything to get it to work

 

[rayleigh]

Hi all, my daughter has a MacBook Pro which is about 6 years old. The MacBook is working fine except for a few keys which are not responding Recently went to Apple to get a quote for repair and was quoted $800. Any item if there any 3rd shop for recommendations? Or any opinions from residence here? Many thanks.

 

[anthonygreenisreal]

Hi all, my daughter has a MacBook Pro which is about 6 years old. The MacBook is working fine except for a few keys which are not responding Recently went to Apple to get a quote for repair and was quoted $800. Any item if there any 3rd shop for recommendations? Or any opinions from residence here? Many thanks.

just use external keyboard. its not worth $800 to fixed a keyboard on a 6 years old MacBook.

$800 can get a used M2 MacBook 8gb or a brand new M1 MBA for $50 more. or a brand new Mac mini M4 based model when its on discount.

 

[reddevil0728]

Hi all, my daughter has a MacBook Pro which is about 6 years old. The MacBook is working fine except for a few keys which are not responding Recently went to Apple to get a quote for repair and was quoted $800. Any item if there any 3rd shop for recommendations? Or any opinions from residence here? Many thanks.

your daughter requires mobility with the mbp?

 

[rayleigh]

just use external keyboard. its not worth $800 to fixed a keyboard on a 6 years old MacBook.

$800 can get a used M2 MacBook 8gb or a brand new M1 MBA for $50 more. or a brand new Mac mini M4 based model when its on discount.

Thanks. Yap wouldn’t be going to Apple Store for servicing. Hence looking for 3rd parts replacement. Seeking some recommendation from residents here.

 

[rayleigh]

your daughter requires mobility with the mbp?

Yes, she needs the laptop for her studies.

 

[reddevil0728]

Yes, she needs the laptop for her studies.

i remb some ppl suggested macplus here before. can go search around for their feedback

 

[Tukatuz]

ride on this threat,

I have a 16inch MBP (year 2019, 2.5GHz i9 processor, 32GB ram, 1TB ssd). can't boot up anymore. If get Apple to repair, it will cost $1k++++. Any reputable 3rd party for repair?

 

[reddevil0728]

ride on this threat,

I have a 16inch MBP (year 2019, 2.5GHz i9 processor, 32GB ram, 1TB ssd). can't boot up anymore. If get Apple to repair, it will cost $1k++++. Any reputable 3rd party for repair?

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eh like i mentioned lor. you didn't see my post just above yours?

 

[Tukatuz]

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eh like i mentioned lor. you didn't see my post just above yours?

ops.. missed that. my bad

 

[Real_Benny]

Hi all, have an old macbook pro (2017 model) that cant be powered up. Went to check at a shop and was told it may be a motherboard issue and has to be replaced, around 300 bucks.

Is it still worth repairing?

make sure the macbook not overheating which is due to cpu issues

 

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I accidentally spilled coffee on the dinning table while my son was working on his project.

spill reached the base of the laptop - immediately asked him to save all docs and shut down

clean up, removed the external protective plastic casing (Taobao type) and wipe dry
Then air dry

Started up once
Then can’t

****
Book genius appt this evening.

 

[sk0065]

i remb some ppl suggested macplus here before. can go search around for their feedback

Thanks. Let me try to msg them