CrackMacHow much does a MacBook screen replacement cost in 2026? Prices by model
A MacBook screen replacement costs $99 at Apple if you have AppleCare+. Without it, Apple's genuine display alone costs $395 to $527 for a MacBook Air and $527 to $879 for a MacBook Pro in 2026, and Apple adds labour on top. Independent shops typically charge 20 to 35 percent less than Apple. Get Apple's quote for your exact model first. It's free and it anchors every other price.
Not ready to pay for a repair? If the damage sits along an edge, you can block off the broken part and keep using the rest.
Prices by route
| Route | Typical cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Apple, AppleCare+ | $99 | Genuine display, flat fee for accidental damage. |
| Apple, out of warranty | Air from $395, Pro from $527, plus labour | The whole display assembly: panel, lid, hinges and camera. True Tone kept. |
| Independent shop | $200 to $450 | Original pulls or aftermarket panels. Quality varies. |
| DIY | $150 to $300 for the part | Hard on modern Airs. The display is a sealed assembly with fiddly hinges. |
These are typical ranges, not quotes. Your model, region and whether the lid is bent all change the number. For your exact model, the repair cost calculator shows Apple's own price for the genuine display, from $307 for a MacBook Neo to $879 for a 16-inch MacBook Pro with nano-texture glass.
Apple's price by model, without AppleCare+
These are Apple's own prices for the genuine display assembly, from its Self Service Repair store in October 2026. Apple's in-store repair uses the same part and adds labour, so treat them as the minimum.
| Model | Genuine display |
|---|---|
| MacBook Neo | $307 |
| MacBook Air 13-inch, M1, 2020 | $395 |
| MacBook Air 13-inch, M2 to M5 | $483 |
| MacBook Air 15-inch | $527 |
| MacBook Pro 13-inch, M1 and M2 | $527 |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch, 2021 to M5 | $659, or $791 with nano-texture glass |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch, 2021 to M5 | $747, or $879 with nano-texture glass |
| Intel MacBook Air and Pro, 2016 to 2020 | Apple doesn't sell the part. Ask for a quote; it often costs more than the Mac is worth |
Each model in more detail, with Apple's credit for returning the old part: MacBook Air screen replacement and MacBook Pro screen replacement.
With AppleCare+ every one of these is $99, or $49 for a MacBook Neo. Outside the US the fee and prices differ: the repair cost calculator shows them for the UK, euro countries and Canada.
<a href="https://crackmac.app/blog/macbook-screen-replacement-cost">MacBook screen replacement prices, CrackMac</a>Why it costs so much
On Apple silicon MacBooks the screen isn't a separate piece of glass. The panel, backlight, lid and hinge are one part, so a small crack means replacing all of it. That's also why a cheap "glass only" repair doesn't exist for these models.
Is it worth it?
- Worth it: a Mac under three years old, your main computer, or anything with AppleCare+.
- Think twice: an older Mac where the repair is most of its resale value. Compare with selling it damaged.
- Maybe not needed: damage along one edge with the rest of the picture fine. A strip of dead glass is a smaller screen, not a broken computer.
If the damage runs along one edge, CrackMac can keep windows, menus and the pointer off it. There's a free 30-minute trial.
Can you replace it yourself?
On many Apple silicon MacBooks, yes. Apple's Self Service Repair store sells genuine display assemblies for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models from the M1 onward, and rents the professional tool kit for $49 a week. You also get Apple's repair manual and the system configuration step that pairs the new part. It's not a beginner's job. The display comes as one assembly with the lid and hinges, and the manual runs to dozens of steps. If you've never opened a laptop, a shop is the safer money.
How long does Apple take?
Plan on about five to seven business days. MacBook display repairs usually go to a central repair centre rather than being done in the store, and mail-in repairs can take up to two weeks. Ask the store when you book whether they have the part. Back up before you hand it over.
Before you hand it over
Back up with Time Machine, sign out of Find My only if the shop asks, and note any other faults so they're on the ticket. If your Mac is covered, check first: does AppleCare cover a cracked screen.
Quick answers
How much does Apple charge to replace a MacBook Air screen?
Out of warranty, roughly $330 to $600 depending on the model, because Apple replaces the whole display assembly, not just the glass. With AppleCare+ it's a $99 accidental damage fee.
Is it cheaper to fix a MacBook screen at an independent shop?
Usually, by about 20 to 35 percent. Ask whether the panel is original or aftermarket, and whether True Tone and the ambient light sensor will still work afterwards.
How long does Apple take to replace a MacBook screen?
Usually about five to seven business days, because most stores send MacBook display repairs to a central repair centre. Some stores with parts in stock are faster, and mail-in repairs can take up to two weeks.
Can I replace a MacBook screen myself?
Yes, on many Apple silicon models. Apple's Self Service Repair store sells genuine display assemblies and rents the tool kit for a week. It's a demanding repair, so most people are better off with a shop.
Damage along an edge?
CrackMac keeps windows, the menu bar and the pointer on the part of the screen that still works, and paints the dead strip black. You draw the line once, on a picture of your screen, and it stays out of your way after that.
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