Screen Replacement For Macbook Pro?

[Lulu-Kyoko]

I dropped my MacBook Pro yesterday and broke the screen. The computer is still functional but the screen has cracked in a million places. Does anyone know where I can get the screen replaced? I suppose I should go to the Apple Store?

I'm worried that this is going to be very expensive!

 

[Sleuth]

There is no official Apple store here, and from what I hear MacStation is horrible with repairs - some reports of months and months waiting for parts. You'll probably better off flying to Miami, and I'm not saying that jokingly...

Let us know how it goes though.

 

[cbonanni]

There is a guy in Olivos who specializes in phone screen replacements. He could perhaps do it. If he can , you could Air Freight a replacement screen down. PM me if you need a shipper , who will get the screen through customs.

For the guy in Olivos , I believe Gringoboy knows his contact info.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

Have thought about the buy a comodore 64 made in Argentina?

 

[Lulu-Kyoko]

This is more complicated than I thought!

Some people on an Apple site predicted that a new screen would cost approx. $800 if I had Apple fix it (in the US). And then I watched a youtube video last night that made the point that the screen itself should cost about $50 but that I would need all kinds of special tools, which of course I don't have.

But I will look into my options. Thank you!

 

[Ceviche]

Just buy a 2nd hand mac book pro from one of the expats and use it till u get back to usa.

 

[cbonanni]

You are correct. New screen from apple US$800

Replacement screen US$50-70

My brother in law here replaced mine.

Falabella is having a big fathers day sale ............

 

[Iznogud]

Not familiar with the dude but ppl usually recommend Mac Daddy on this board.

 

[Sleuth]

Another option is just hooking up an external monitor for the time being.

 

[Lulu-Kyoko]

I did a search and found MacDaddy's email and wrote him to see if he could help.

And so far, I'm mainly using my iPad... although it is problematic because I am here in BA to work on a research project (i.e., I need to write approx. 100 pages).

Anyway, there is bound to be a solution. Thanks for all of the help!