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MacBook Air M1 A2337 screen replacement: every option and what it costs

Updated 15 October 2026 · CrackMac guides

An M1 MacBook Air screen replacement costs $99 at Apple with AppleCare+. Without it, Apple's genuine display is $395 plus labour. Doing it yourself costs about $215 to $357 for a new aftermarket assembly or $149 to $175 for a used genuine one, and iFixit rates the swap moderate at 30 to 60 minutes. The M1 Air is model A2337, EMC 3598, and only parts for that model fit.

The MacBook Air M1, model A2337. It looks like the Intel Air from 2018 to 2020, but their displays don't swap.
The MacBook Air M1, model A2337. It looks like the Intel Air from 2018 to 2020, but their displays don't swap.Photo: MacBook M1 by Wilfredor, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Your options, with prices

OptionCostNotes
Apple, with AppleCare+$99Genuine, no work for you
Apple, without AppleCare+From $395 plus labourAsk for a quote
Apple Self Service Repair, DIY$395 part, minus $88 credit, plus $49 tools: $356Genuine, True Tone kept
iFixit used assembly$399.99 with fix kitGraded A-stock, lifetime guarantee
eBay new aftermarket assembly$215 to $357Check colour and reviews
eBay used genuine assembly$149 to $175Often the best value
LCD panel only$189 to $223Hard; see below
Independent shopUsually 20 to 35 percent below AppleAsk which part they fit

Part prices checked on 15 October 2026.

Full assembly or LCD only?

What's inside a MacBook displayAluminium lid, the back of the screenHinges and display cableLCD panel, glued into the lidLCD panel only: this layerRubber bezel around the edgeFull display assembly: everything
A diagram of a MacBook display's layers. A full display assembly replaces all of them; an LCD-only repair replaces just the panel.

On the M1 Air the LCD panel is glued into the aluminium lid. A full assembly replaces the whole lid in one go and needs only screwdrivers. An LCD-only swap means heating and prying the old panel out of the lid, and for a new aftermarket panel the saving over a full assembly is small. Unless your lid is in perfect condition and you've done this before, buy the full assembly. More on LCD-only repairs.

The steps

A display swap in five stages1Open the bottomcase2Disconnect thebattery3Unplug displayand antennacables4Undo the hingescrews5Fit the newdisplay,reassemble
The five stages of replacing a MacBook display assembly.
  1. Turn off Auto Boot, shut down and unplug.
  2. Remove the ten P5 pentalobe screws and lift off the bottom case.
  3. Disconnect the battery.
  4. Remove the covers over the antenna and display cables and unplug them straight up.
  5. Remove the antenna bar, held by T5 screws and adhesive.
  6. Remove the T8 hinge screws, open the lid fully and slide the display out.
  7. Fit the new display, reconnect everything and close up. Connect power to wake the Mac.

Photos for every step: iFixit's MacBook Air 13-inch Late 2020 screen replacement guide.

Pentalobe bits in sizes P2, P5 and P6. The P5 is the one for the bottom case screws of a MacBook Air M1.
Pentalobe bits in sizes P2, P5 and P6. The P5 is the one for the bottom case screws of a MacBook Air M1.Photo: Puntas de destornilladores pentalobulares P2 P5 P6 by Ddrazir, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Videos

Macbook Air M1 2020 Space Grey Screen Replacement A2337

Macbook Air M1 2020 Space Grey Screen Replacement A2337. Video by UberGeeks on YouTube, 17 minutes. It loads from YouTube when you press play.

$200 M1 MacBook Air Screen Repaired The Hard Way

$200 M1 MacBook Air Screen Repaired The Hard Way. Video by Hugh Jeffreys on YouTube, 16 minutes. It loads from YouTube when you press play.

Where to buy

Match the colour: Space Gray, Silver or Gold. How to pick a good seller.

Damage only along an edge?

Many M1 Air screens fail as a dead or flickering band along one edge while the rest works perfectly. Before spending $200 to $400, you can keep using the working part with CrackMac.

Another MacBook Air? Prices for every MacBook Air.

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Quick answers

How much does it cost to replace an M1 MacBook Air screen?

With AppleCare+, $99 at Apple. Without it, Apple's genuine part alone is $395 plus labour. Doing it yourself with a new aftermarket assembly costs about $215 to $357, or $149 to $175 with a used genuine one.

Can I replace the M1 MacBook Air screen myself?

Yes. iFixit rates the full display assembly swap as moderate, 30 to 60 minutes, with P5 pentalobe and Torx T3 to T8 drivers.

What is the model number of the M1 MacBook Air?

A2337, with EMC 3598. It's printed on the bottom case. The Intel MacBook Air from 2018 to 2020 looks similar but uses different screens.

CrackMac was built on a damaged M1 Air

A macOS desktop with CrackMac running: black bands cover the damaged left and bottom edges, and the menu bar and windows sit inside the working part of the screen.
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