macbook pro logic board replacement 2012

Other businesses part out broken devices, figure out why the device failed, sets that defective part aside, and sells all the other working parts. Some businesses part out broken devices, list each part separately, and refund whoever complains. Most of these boards are taken from recycled machines, and many vendors do not test machines before listing parts on eBay. Do realize, many board vendors sell defective parts.Įxpect turnaround time to be longer with this option: the first board you receive will often be faulty.

On newer machines, where boards go for over $1000, this is not a viable option. On older machines, the time & kill necessary to track down the problem may not be worth it, when the cost of the entire board is $80. If you choose to replace the board, you’ll be paying for the whole thing even if only one component is causing the problem. If you have the time to hunt down a board & figure out how to install it, and the board is reasonably priced for your year/model, this is a viable option. This makes sense on older machines when they are available cheaply.

Macbook pro logic board replacement 2012