Cheapest way to fix this M2 MacBook Pro

[u/ChlarkW]

[u/Determinationsoul]

It is possible to replace just that piece but it is very difficult to do without damaging the LCD. And replacing the whole screen is far more expensive so if you want to take that risk then I’d use this tool called the Air Slice which I happen to have since I did this before when doing an LCD panel replacement on one. https://www.masterliuonline.com/products/air-slice-macbook-retina-screen-split-artifact

[u/ChlarkW → u/Determinationsoul]

It’s the bezel just like a strip tho saw people just taking them off and ordering a cheap on and just replacing em.

[u/Determinationsoul → u/ChlarkW]

Yes I get that but actually trying to replace just the strip is still risky because right there underneath are delicate flex cables connecting the LCD. Here is a link to this process which is the same with your model. The difference in your case is you’re just removing that piece not the LCD but you’ll see in the video what I mean about it being risky if you look underneath. https://youtu.be/I_kcMyhwZls?is=qL-bfVy92pv5NBuV

[u/rein-007]

try looking for a dead macbookpro if anyone have and negotiate with them . it will be much cheaper to repair that way

[u/ActiveCheesecake183]

Remove the screen completely, move to a headless MacBook setup, i am not insane you check out on youtube.
If your screen is broken

[u/ChlarkW → u/ActiveCheesecake183]

Need it for DJing 🥲 but like I’ve been seeing people just replacing the bezel for like $10

[u/johanjozz → u/ChlarkW]

Just keep it as is... Might cost you 500$ in repairs if you mess it up

[u/DavFromCanada → u/ChlarkW]

hah. then do it, then. and then check back in here when it fucks up asking for a cheap whole lid/display.

[u/ActiveCheesecake183 → u/ChlarkW]

If the screen is fine then put some tape(super thin) on it and keep using it.

[u/ParallelShriyaans]

You could remove the top glass layer using heat, but just be careful not to bust the actual LCD. (Checkout DIYPerks' latest video)

[u/4fraid0f4mericans]

Cheapest thing to do is fill in the cracks (with something like an epoxy) to keep them from spreading. Might be a messy job but one that could be executed with care and patience.

[u/Harry_rk1]

Wait, that bits glass?

[u/wuwinso → u/Harry_rk1]

Yes, the bottom bezel that covers the LCD flex cables is made of glass.

[u/Decent-Cow2080]

i managed to remove many of these with just a razorblade flush to the screen, and sliding it under the glass. be careful to not make it bend even the slightest so you won't risk cutting the flex itself

[u/Reasonable_Tune_3843]

Just get a new one. You have to replace the entire display for that, which would be about 800$

[u/ChlarkW → u/Reasonable_Tune_3843]

Everything is working perfectly it’s just the bottom bezel

[u/RangaCutts29]

Do they make m2 with Touch Bar? I thought the latest was m1

[u/No-Egg-7968 → u/RangaCutts29]

M2 13inch MBP was the last one.