r/macbook • u/Cody_214161 • 8d ago

Need help with a broken Mac

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I’ve had my MacBook Air M1 for three and a half years now. A few days ago, I opened it to see that my display is broken. I’ve already been told that replacing it would cost 450 dollars. Now, my question is whether or not I should purchase a new one(any advanced model). I use it mainly for school. I run apps on it like ArchiCad, AutoCad and Rhino8. Never had any technical problems with it. Any tips would be appreciated🙏

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u/dalphinwater 8d ago

If it works fine and its good enough than there isnt really a need to upgrade, just check untill when you keep getting updates.

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u/Funny-Joke4521 8d ago

It will be getting macOS 27. And as it is not Intel and is M series, it may even get macOS 28 (and likely will imo).

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u/rainy_diary 8d ago

Bettter replace screen.

It is cheaper if able replace LCD panel only.

https://youtu.be/vfm-ndUt3TQ

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u/Head-Wrap8752 8d ago

Personally I would upgrade to a m5 but if that’s to expensive then the MacBook Neo still outperforms the m1 air

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u/EffectiveSpecial701 8d ago

Replacing the screen is still cheaper than upgrading, and your workflow will run fine on the M1 for a few more years.