CrackMacApple Self Service Repair for a MacBook screen: what it costs and how it works
Apple's Self Service Repair sells the genuine display assembly for your MacBook, Apple's repair manual and a rental tool kit, so you can do Apple's repair yourself. The part costs $395 for an M1 MacBook Air, with $88 back when you return your old display and $49 to rent the tools for a week, so about $356 in total. It's the DIY route that keeps True Tone and full calibration.
Net cost by model
| Model | Part | Credit back | With $49 tool rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Neo | $307 | $88 | $268 |
| MacBook Air M1 | $395 | $88 | $307 |
| MacBook Air 13-inch, M2 to M5 | $483 | $88 | $395 |
| MacBook Air 15-inch | $527 | $88 | $439 |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch, M1 and M2 | $527 | $88 | $439 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch | $659, nano-texture $791 | $88, nano-texture $220 | $620 |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch | $747, nano-texture $879 | $88, nano-texture $220 | $708 |
US prices from selfservicerepair.com, 15 October 2026. Prices and the rental fee differ by country. With AppleCare+, Apple's own repair is cheaper: $99.
How it works
- Read the repair manual for your model on Apple's support site first, so you know what's involved.
- On selfservicerepair.com, choose your Mac and Display, and add the tool kit rental or buy individual tools.
- Do the repair following the manual.
- Return your old display in the box provided to get the credit, and return the tool kit within a week.
- Run System Configuration, which the manual explains, to pair the new display with your Mac.
MacBook Pro M1 2021 A2442 14-inch Screen Replacement with Apple Self Service Repair Part. Video by Worth it Repairs on YouTube, 15 minutes. It loads from YouTube when you press play.
Is it worth it?
- Worth it: a newer MacBook where you want a genuine screen, True Tone and calibration, and to save Apple's labour charge.
- Cheaper elsewhere: used genuine or aftermarket assemblies on eBay cost much less. Compare prices here.
- Not needed: with AppleCare+, where Apple does it for $99.
What the repair itself involves, step by step: replace a MacBook screen yourself.
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Quick answers
What is Apple Self Service Repair?
Apple's programme that sells genuine parts, repair manuals and rental tools to individuals, so you can repair your own Mac or iPhone. For MacBooks it covers Apple silicon models from the M1 onward.
How much does a MacBook screen cost from Apple Self Service Repair?
From $307 for a MacBook Neo and $395 for an M1 MacBook Air to $879 for a 16-inch MacBook Pro with nano-texture glass. You get about $88 back when you return the old display, $220 for nano-texture.
Do I keep True Tone with Apple Self Service Repair?
Yes. The part is genuine, and Apple's System Configuration step, part of the programme, pairs it with your Mac.
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