Cracked MacBook Screen?
We still buy it.
Apple's trade-in: $0. Apple's repair: $299–$799. Our trade-in: $100–$400 — because a cracked screen doesn't kill the logic board, battery, or the rest of the machine. You get real credit. Same day.
What condition is it in?
Be honest — we pay for broken ones too.
What we pay for cracked-screen MacBooks
| Model & Condition | Apple Trade-In | LuxuriousComputers |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 13" M2 — cracked display | $0 | $140–$220 |
| MacBook Air 13" M3 — cracked display | $0 | $160–$260 |
| MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro — cracked display | $0 | $220–$380 |
| MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro — cracked display | $0 (physical damage) | $240–$400 |
| MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max — cracked display | $0 | Call for quote |
| MacBook Air 13" M1 — cracked display | $0 | $100–$170 |
| MacBook Pro 13" Intel — cracked display | $0 | $30–$60 |
Values in store credit. Actual quote depends on screen severity and component test — bring it in for a definitive number.
Why a cracked MacBook still has real value
Apple charges $299–$799 to fix it
Apple's out-of-warranty screen repair for a MacBook Air runs $299–$449. For a MacBook Pro 14", it's $475–$799. When the repair costs more than the machine is worth to you, trade it in and put the credit toward a replacement.
The logic board is usually fine
A drop that cracks the display rarely damages the logic board. If your Mac boots normally, makes the startup chime, or you can hear it working — the internals are intact and the trade-in value reflects that.
M-chip screens have more value
The Liquid Retina displays on M1/M2/M3 Macs (especially the ProMotion panels on MacBook Pro) have high parts value. A cracked Pro display still contains a working backlight, touch bar controller, and LCD assembly that we can recover value from.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell my MacBook with a cracked screen?
Yes. We buy MacBooks with cracked, shattered, or broken displays — all models from Intel through M3. The crack affects the screen, not the value of the logic board, battery, and other working components. A cracked MacBook Air M2 earns $140–$220 in trade-in credit.
How much is a cracked-screen MacBook worth?
It depends on the model and what still works. A cracked MacBook Air M2 earns $140–$220. A cracked MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro earns $220–$380. A cracked MacBook Air M1 earns $100–$170. Intel-era cracked Macs earn $30–$60. Call (740) 223-5530 for a quote on your specific machine.
Apple offered me $0 for my cracked MacBook. Why?
Apple's trade-in program rejects any Mac with physical damage, including cracked screens. This is policy, not a technical assessment. The machine still has real value — the logic board, battery, keyboard, and chassis are unaffected by a cracked display. We price from what survives.
Does it matter how badly the screen is cracked?
Some. A single crack in the corner affects value less than a fully shattered display with LCD bleed. A screen that's broken but still displays anything (even distorted) is worth more than a totally black one. The best way to get an accurate quote is to bring it in — we test on the bench.
Is it worth repairing my cracked MacBook screen instead of trading it in?
Run the numbers: Apple charges $299–$799 out of warranty. A third-party repair is $150–$350 for most models. If the repair cost is more than half the machine's value, trading it in and upgrading usually makes more financial sense. We can walk you through the math in person.
My MacBook screen is cracked but it still works fine. Does that help?
Yes, significantly. A Mac that boots, runs software, and has the crack contained to the display earns the higher end of our range because we know the logic board is healthy. Bring it in powered on if possible — a working machine always quotes better than one we can't test.
Can I apply the trade-in credit toward a replacement Mac the same day?
Yes — same-day credit is our standard process. We quote your cracked Mac at the bench, agree on a number, and you apply that credit toward any Mac in the shop. Most customers walk out with a working replacement within an hour.
Get your cracked Mac quoted today.
731 E Center St #200, Marion OH · Tue–Sat 10am–7pm · No appointment needed — we quote on the bench.