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January 6, 2021 By Nathan

2017 MacBook Air Common LCD Failure

There is a common issue with the 2017 LCD assembly that causes the display to show just vertical lines with a horizontal break between one darker area and a lighter area. A picture of this issue is below.

I have seen 100’s of these across all models of the A1466 13″ MacBook Air, but I see the most in the 2017 model. I am not sure why the 2017 seems to break more commonly in this area, but I can say what causes the issue!

What the screen looks like on an A1466 MacBook Air with this particular LCD crack.

What causes the issue:

The issue shown above is caused by a hairline crack along the left side of the screen. The crack is in an area on the LCD that is not visible due to the metal frame (the bezel) that surrounds the LCD panel.

This crack may form from some sort of hit or physical jarring, but I have heard from many clients that it just seems to appear out of nowhere. I believe it may be caused by the flexing of the screen when opening, closing, or holding the computer by the edges of the screen.

When opening or closing the air by a corner of the display, you are causing a twisting flex in the display housing including the LCD panel. I think this is what causes that cracking to occur on the left side of the display.

Why just the left side? Again, I am not certain, but I believe it is due to the fact that there is more adhesive holding that side of the LCD panel to the display housing. I believe this extra adhesive locks the LCD in place to a point where it doesn’t allow the flexing of the panel, thus causing it to crack.

Another reason for the crack to be on the left side might have to do with the placement of the sleep magnet, frame being weaker on the left side, or a combination of issues. It also may be because most people are right handed and close the lid with their right hand causing the flexing on the left.

Pictures of the damaged LCD panel

Below are pictures of the LCD panel. In the photos we are looking at the back of the panel, so the right becomes left and the left becomes right. So you can see in the first picture what the edge along the LCD should look like. In the second picture you see what happens on the left side of the screen where the cracking causes the display issue.

Looking at the back of the A1466 LCD panel where no issue is present.
Looking at the Back of the LCD panel where you can clearly see the crack along the edge towards the middle of the screen.

Repair failure at 0% currently

I have repaired hundreds of A1466 Macbook Airs with this issue. I have yet to see one come back with the same issue as shown above. I believe the lack of the same issue happening again is due to the replacement adhesive allowing more flex to the LCD on that left hand side.

Below you can see a picture of the same computer shown above with a new LCD panel installed.

By just replacing the cracked LCD panel, you can save hundreds of dollars.

The repaired MacBook Air A1466 with new LCD panel installed.

Starting the repair process

If you would like to get your MacBook Air LCD repaired, I can help! Just send a note with a picture of the damage using the form below, and I will let you know what service you need.

Filed Under: Information, LCD Panel Only, Repairs

January 31, 2017 By Jessie

Replacing Screens on Mac Laptops

We do MacBook screen replacement. We get dozens of Macs with broken screens in our shop each week. Each one is a little different. People often ask us, “how can I tell if my MacBook screen needs to be replaced?” Usually, damage to the MacBook’s LCD panel is pretty obvious. There are a few common signs of cracked LCD panels. For examples, check out some of these recent repairs that we’ve worked on.

Damaged MacBook LCD Panel
Damaged MacBook LCD Panel

This little 11 inch MacBook Air has a pretty messed up looking display. It is definitely in need of our MacBook screen replacement. At first you might think there’s something wrong with the video card, because only half of the screen is showing the background image. There is a black bar splitting the display exactly in half. There are multicolored vertical white and rainbow stripes covering the right side of the screen. If  you look closer, you will see the jagged purple line in the bottom corner. It’s likely this MacBook Air A1466 was damaged along the bottom right, under the bezel. It might have gotten pinched too hard there while it was being moved, or maybe the screen was closed on an object.

If something similar has happened to you, don’t feel too bad–it’s very common! If your screen looks something like this, even if you don’t think it has been cracked, it’s probably a damaged LCD panel. Another way to test is to try hooking the laptop up to an external monitor. If the picture looks normal on the external display, then you know the problem is with the LCD panel. We have you covered with our MacBook screen replacement. This is the service you would need for your MacBook Air computer.

Computer that needs MacBook Screen Replacement
Example #2: Damaged LCD Panel on MacBook

This larger MacBook Air computer has a crack located in the upper right corner of the screen. There are also bars and lines covering the display on this laptop, but they are mostly horizontal instead of vertical. A broken LCD panel can cause either horizontal or vertical lines to appear across your screen. There’s no question about if the lines are caused by the LCD or another malfunctioning part, because the impact point is clearly visible in the corner, with a “bleeding” purple shatter mark. This 13 inch MacBook Air display could have been hit to either the front or the back of the screen. There is no glass on the front to break, so only the LCD panel needs to be taken off and replaced with a new part. MacBook screen replacement restored this sad piece of technology back to its original, happy state! Since it’s a larger screen than the 11 Inch MacBook Air, the LCD is a little more expensive, but still cheaper than replacing the whole display.

MacBook Screen with cracked glass but good LCD Panel
MacBook with Damaged Glass but Good LCD Panel

Don’t be fooled by the green and pink lines on this screen–that’s just from the camera we used to take the photo. For some reason it’s harder to take a picture of a working MacBook screen than a broken one! This A1278 MacBook Pro has an inch long crack along the left side, on the black part of the screen, but only the glass was damaged. The LCD underneath is intact and functioning perfectly. It’s showing a light grey background with no marks, lines, or splotches at all, just as it should. What we do see is just some feathery cracks across the front from the broken glass. But the picture underneath is totally normal. On this Mac, we can replace just the glass part. It’s possible to keep using the computer with the broken glass, but there is a good chance the problem could get worse. You might even cut yourself on the glass shards. Replacing the glass isn’t too expensive. Through our MacBook screen replacement service, we can change the glass and leave your original LCD panel.

MacBook with bad LCD panel
Example #3: Bad LCD Panel

Finally, we have another MacBook Air, the same model as the first one above and a few years newer. Even though this MacBook Air’s screen looks a lot different from the other, the problem is the same–LCD damage. The impact mark is on the right middle of the screen, and instead of lines, we see inky black blobs leaking along the cracks. Depending on how the cracks go, the malfunctioning pixels can display all kinds of weird shapes and colors. The fix for this computer is exactly the same as for the first one–a new LCD panel.

Our MacBook screen replacement service is able to meet your needs. We specialize in MacBook Air screen repair. We have an industry leading 24 hour turnaround, and competitive pricing. If you have a broken screen on your Mac and are unsure what service you need, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you within a few hours.

Filed Under: LCD Panel Only, Repairs Tagged With: MacBook, MacBook Air

January 6, 2017 By Jessie

15 Inch MacBook Pro with Matte LCD Screen Repair

We got a MacBook Pro in the shop today with a slightly unusual screen. This is a 15 inch MacBook Pro model A1286 like many of our customers have, but with one major upgrade. Instead of a standard LCD panel, this Mac has a “HD” LCD panel with a matte finish that’s easier to read and displays accurate colors. Before Apple came out with their newer Retina display technology, this was the top of the line. Some people still prefer these matte screens because they reduce glare. This MacBook Pro was in dire need of a Matte LCD Screen Repair. One feature of these Matte LCD MacBooks is that they lack a glass panel over the screen. Instead, they have a thin aluminum bezel around the edge of the screen. This one has been decorated with a cute little fish sticker!

15 Inch MacBook Pro with Matte LCD Screen Repair
15 Inch MacBook Pro in need of Matte LCD Screen Repair


The benefit of this design is that there’s no glass to break, but the downside is the LCD panel is a little more exposed. Like all laptops, the screens on these MacBook Pros are susceptible to damage from drops, bumps, impacts, and rough handling. We’re not sure exactly what happened to this computer, but the screen is definitely cracked. There’s a clear point of impact on the upper right of the display, with lines radiating outward from a spot on the screen. There are also rainbow colored pink, green, blue, yellow, orange and purple vertical and horizontal lines staggered across the screen on top of the image and a grey bar across the bottom of the screen. There’s even a black section in the uppermost corner of the display. Not a pretty picture.

Apple stopped making MacBook Pros with Matte LCD displays a few years ago, so they’re more rare now. If you have one of these models and your screen needs to be repaired, you’ll want to make sure to find a repair shop that has the matte screen replacements in stock. It’s not possible to switch between glossy and matte LCDs on these models, and they can’t be upgraded after the fact, so if you’re lucky enough to own one, you’ll want to take good care of it! We offer Matte LCD Screen Repair for your awesome piece of technology.

An easy way to tell if your MacBook Pro has one of these matte “HD” displays is to look for the silver metal bezel part around the edge of the front of the screen. It looks very similar to the bezel that is on the front of the MacBook Air screens, but “MacBook Pro” will be printed on the bottom front of the bezel. We usually have the parts for these non-glossy MacBook Pro displays on hand in our shop, but it never hurts to call ahead and ask. For this customer, we were able to finish the repair and return the screen to it’s original condition within one day and under $300 dollars. The repair didn’t affect any of their user data or functioning of the machine. It was like the damage never happened!

In addition to our matte LCD screen repair, we offer both LCD and Glass replacements for MacBook Pros. Take a look at our pricing on our MacBook Pro Display Repair page.

Filed Under: LCD Panel Only, Repairs, Unique Repairs Tagged With: MacBook Pro

January 1, 2017 By Jessie

15 inch MacBook Pro Retina With Damaged Display

We had a MacBook Pro come in the other day with some serious display issues. This unfortunate display looked like it came from the 90s with a flannel screen. The damage to the display caused a checkered pattern which is visible in the image below. Looks like it was time for a Retina Screen Replacement!

MacBook Pro 15" Retina with cracked display causing single column of color in center. It needs a Retina Screen Replacement.
Damaged 15in MacBook Pro could use a Retina Screen Replacement.

15″ MacBook Pro Retina Screen Replacement

The Retina MacBook Pro requires a display replacement if the LCD is damaged like the one pictured above. The replacement is completed within 4-8 hours if you are able to drop off your computer for repair. If you need to mail it in, we complete the repair within our standard 24 hour turnaround.

You have invested in a useful, awesome, and expensive piece of technology. Unfortunately, a laptop without a screen is almost as useful as a car without tires. We want to make sure that you are able to have maximum use from your investment. We will repair your screen which will not only be less expensive than purchasing a new MacBook, it will also allow you to maintain your computer files and configuration as they were in their pre-damaged state. Besides, a broken-in laptop has sentimental value. You fingers love the feel of a familiar keyboard. Let the techs a MacScreenRepair.com ensure that your MacBook remains “broken-in” rather than “broken”.

The 15″ MacBook Pro Retina screen replacement services are linked below:

  • 15 inch Late 2012- Early 2013 Retina MacBook Pro Screen Replacement Service

    $475.00
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  • 15 inch Late 2013-2014 Retina MacBook Pro Screen Replacement Service

    $575.00
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Not sure what you need or looking for a quote?

Maybe you are not in need of a Retina Screen Replacement? We can help you figure out what kind of computer you have and which Mac repair service you need! Just submit the form below and we will get back to you within a few hours.

Filed Under: LCD Panel Only, Repairs Tagged With: MacBook Pro, Retina Screen

December 30, 2016 By Jessie

15 inch 2012 MacBook Pro A1286 With Damaged LCD Screen

This MacBook pro took a hit from the back towards the bottom left of the machine, below where the Apple logo is. The impact resulted in a damaged LCD screen, but the glass on the outside of the computer was perfectly fine. We replaced the damaged LCD panel while leaving the original glass in place. The computer is working great again!

Damaged LCD Screen from impact to back of display
An impact from the back of the display caused this MacBook LCD panel to stop working properly.

LCD only replacement, Glass still OK

This is another example of a computer that just requires an LCD replacement rather than an entire display replacement. When a non-retina MacBook Pro has a damaged LCD, but the glass that covers the LCD is not cracked, we are able to remove the glass and replace the broken LCD panel and re-use the same glass when putting the computer back together. No need to fix what isn’t broken. This component level repair will save you money.

At MacScreenRepair.com, providing you with excellent service is our highest priority. You can trust us to do the right thing and restore your MacBook to it’s original glory.

If you have a 15″ MacBook Pro with model number A1286, these are the services we offer for your Mac:

  • A1286 15 inch Apple MacBook Pro Repair Services

    15 inch MacBook Pro Glass Replacement Service (has DVD slot)

    $129.00
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  • Sale! A1286 15 inch Apple MacBook Pro Repair Services

    15 inch MacBook Pro LCD Replacement Service (has DVD slot)

    $225.00 $199.00
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  • A1286 15 inch Apple MacBook Pro Repair Services

    15 inch MacBook Pro LCD + Glass Replacement Service (has DVD slot)

    $275.00
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Not sure what you need or looking for a quote?

Not sure if your issue is a damaged LCD screen? We can help you figure out what kind of computer you have and which Mac repair service you need! Just submit the form below and we will get back to you within a few hours.

Filed Under: LCD Panel Only, Repairs Tagged With: MacBook Pro, Non-Retina Screen

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