Black MacBook w/ Cracked Screen
MySerive offers screen replacements for the white and black MacBook models for $295.
The price includes a new glossy LCD screen (the exact same one that comes with the MacBook,) installation from an Apple Authorized technician and free shipping.
MyService installs only brand new LCD panels and includes a zero dead pixel policy.
If the screen develops a dead pixel or any other defect inside of the 1 year warranty, MyService will install a new screen for free.
If your MacBook screen has been cracked or damaged, you can order your service here.
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The upper section of this MacBook Pro has snapped the display bezel at the hinges.
The display cables are exposed (they’re now the only thing holding the laptop together.)
MacBook Pro 17" with Snapped Display
After damage of this extent, protecting the exposed cables is the number one priority. The best thing to do is gently close the lid as best you can, tape the sides so the display does not move around and bring it in for service.
In this case, the backlight on the LCD is out and the iSight cable has been severed. Depending on the model and severity of the damage, the display bezel and hinges may only need to be replaced or in this case, the entire upper section.
How does the laptop know to go to sleep when the lid is closed?
On the PowerBook G4 15″, there is a magnet on the back of the LCD that activates the sleep switch when the lid is closed.
While the position of the magnet and sleep sensors vary on different Mac laptops, the 15″ and 17″ (all models except the 1.67Ghz) PowerBook G4s are unique in that the magnets are just taped to the back on the screen.
It is important to make sure that when installing a new screen, the sleep magnet is transfered to the exact same spot on the back of the new LCD. Even half an inch one way or another and the magnet will not activate the sleep mode when the lid is closed. New kapton tape should also be used to insure that the magnet does not fall off with use.
Backside of a PowerBook G4 15" LCD. Sleep Magnet(1) and Display Cable Connector(2)
The first laptop we noticed with this sleep magnet location with was the original PowerBook G4 Titanium. To this day, I would say the TiBook screen replacement is the most difficult of any laptop I’ve ever worked with (the bezel, display house and hinges are all glued together and require expert workmanship for a clean removal and seamless re-assembly.) You wanted to be 100% certain of the location of the sleep magnet before finishing that repair.
Later Mac laptop models have specific places on the bezels where the magnets go making screen replacements much easier in that respect.
Does the magnet being on the screen hurt the display? Not at all. The strength of the magnet is pretty weak and only CRT screens were that susceptible from damage from magnets.
PowerBook G4 17" Backlight Cable and Hinge
Machine: PowerBook G4 17″
Symptom: When the screen is moved, the backlight to the screen flickers or cuts out.
Likely Cause: Damaged backlight cable.
The backlight cable provides the power to the LCD’s backlight.
The cable runs from the logic board (1) through the left side of the hinge (2) and into the inverter board which in turns connects to the LCD.
The backlight cable runs through the hinge with the bluetooth and airport cable.
Over time, the hinge can get loose and the backlight cable can become worn causing the connection to cut in and out.
To solve the problem, the hinge is tightened (or replaced depending on damage) and a new cable is installed (with more protection.)
Since most customers initially believe the issue is with the screen or logic board, they’re happy to learn it’s only a cable. This repair itself is quite involved but the end results are perfect.
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We see a lot of cracked iPod Touch “screens.”
The screen on the iPhone and iPod Touch is made up of the LCD screen (pictured) and the glass covering known as the digitizer.
The digitizer covers the LCD screen and handles the input of the touch screen.
Often when the screen suffers an impact, the digitizer will crack but the LCD will stay in tact.
This second generation iPod Touch suffered a cracked digitizer and is pictured during the repair process before the screen is cleaned and a new digitizer is installed.
Without a digitizer, the iPod is unable to be controlled so this part is crucial to the operation of the Touch.
Digitizer replacements can bring a cracked iPod Touch back to life and full functionality.
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How do I clean my screen?
We often get asked this question and for good reason. You want to remove finger prints, dust and other grime from your screen but don’t want to damage the finish. What about a Glossy finish? Or how about LED vs. LCD?
While there are many different methods, we use Klear Screen spray and a micro-fiber towel to clean our displays.
A bottle of Klear Screen lasts a long time, has a good consistency (doesn’t drip) and is Ammonia and Alcohol free. A micro-fiber towel is lint free so the result is a nice clean screen. We use this method with both LED and LCDs and matte and glossy finishes.
While it’s true a little water can do the trick, the connivence and consistency of a good screen cleaner is well worth the money.
Rule of thumb is to stay away from glass cleaners. If the display is covered in hair and crumbs (which we see quite often) a little canned-air before hand can reduce the risk of scratching the screen during cleaning.
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