MacBook screens are among the most expensive laptop displays on the market — which is why seeing cracked glass, a blown backlight, or vertical lines on your MacBook screen feels like a mini-catastrophe. The good news: MacBook screen repair in Memphis is often 30–50% cheaper than going to Apple, with same-week turnaround. Here's everything you need to know.
MacBook Screen Repair Prices at iFix Memphis (2026)
MacBook Pro (Apple Silicon)
| Model | Screen Repair | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 16" M4/M3 (2024) | $799 | 3–5 days |
| MacBook Pro 14" M4/M3 (2024) | $649 | 3–5 days |
| MacBook Pro 16" M2/M1 | $749 | 3–5 days |
| MacBook Pro 14" M2/M1 | $599 | 3–5 days |
| MacBook Pro 13" M2/M1 (2020–2022) | $449 | 2–3 days |
MacBook Air
| Model | Screen Repair | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air 15" M3/M2 (2023–2024) | $549 | 3–5 days |
| MacBook Air 13" M3/M2 | $449 | 2–3 days |
| MacBook Air M1 (2020) | $349 | 2–3 days |
| MacBook Air Retina (2018–2019) | $299 | 2–3 days |
Intel MacBook Pro (Older)
| Model | Screen Repair | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 16" Intel (2019–2020) | $599 | 3–5 days |
| MacBook Pro 15" Retina (2015–2018) | $399 | 2–3 days |
| MacBook Pro 13" Retina (2012–2019) | $299 | 2–3 days |
How iFix Memphis Compares to Apple
Apple's official out-of-warranty MacBook screen repair prices as of 2026:
| Model | Apple Price | iFix Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 16" M3 | $1,099 | $799 | $300 |
| MacBook Pro 14" M3 | $999 | $649 | $350 |
| MacBook Air 13" M2 | $679 | $449 | $230 |
| MacBook Air M1 | $479 | $349 | $130 |
We offer the same quality display panels with a 90-day warranty. If your MacBook is under AppleCare+, Apple is your cheaper option ($99 service fee). Otherwise, we save you significant money.
What Gets Replaced in a MacBook Screen Repair?
MacBook screens are sold as full display assemblies — meaning we replace the entire top half of the laptop as one unit. This includes:
- The display panel (Retina, Liquid Retina, Liquid Retina XDR)
- The glass cover
- The FaceTime camera
- The antennas (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)
- The hinges
- The aluminum display housing
This is why MacBook screen repairs cost significantly more than PC laptop screens — you're essentially replacing half the computer.
Common MacBook Screen Issues We Fix
- Cracked glass — the most common issue
- Stage Light effect (on 2016–2019 MacBook Pros) — backlight failure that looks like bright spots at the bottom of the screen
- Flexgate — horizontal display banding from damaged flex cable
- Dead pixels or lines
- LCD bleeding or dark spots
- Black screen on startup (often a display cable issue)
- Flickering or dimming display
MacBook Screen Problem?
Bring your MacBook to iFix Memphis for an upfront $59.99 diagnosis (applied toward your repair). Most MacBook repairs completed in 2–5 days with a 90-day warranty.
Call (901) 433-9284Can I Get Just the Glass Replaced?
Unfortunately, no. Unlike iPhones where the glass and LCD are sometimes separate, MacBook displays are fully bonded assemblies. If the outer glass is cracked, the replacement is the whole display unit. Some shops advertise "glass only" MacBook repair — this is usually a poor-quality procedure that damages the underlying LCD and almost always leads to problems within weeks. We don't offer it.
Should You Repair or Replace Your MacBook?
Rule of thumb: if repair cost is less than 40% of the current used resale value of your MacBook, repair is worth it. Example:
- MacBook Air M1 repair: $349 · Used M1 Air value: $500–$700 → Repair
- MacBook Pro 13" 2015 Retina repair: $299 · Used value: $250–$350 → Upgrade
For most MacBooks under 5 years old, repair makes financial sense. For 2015 and older Intel MacBooks, upgrading to Apple Silicon is often the better value.
What About AppleCare+?
If your MacBook is under AppleCare+, screen repair is typically $99 (for cracked screens) at the Apple Store at Saddle Creek. That's much cheaper than any independent shop. Always use AppleCare+ if you have it. For out-of-warranty MacBooks, iFix is consistently the best value in Memphis.
More on our computer repair page.