Macbook Parts - anyone know any websites?

Phate · 8 Dec 2012 at 13:54

Hey guys,

Anyone know any good websites for all Macbook parts please? for non ripoff prices if possible

I've decided to try and repair my MacBook as I cannot justify buying a new one and I've fixed thousands of laptops over the years so why not this one!

Any help appreciated...pretty sure it's not against the rules.

Cheers,
Jake

xMarkie · 8 Dec 2012 at 14:00

What exactly are you after?

Have a look at;

http://www.applemacparts.co.uk
http://www.thebookyard.com

Or eghay has lots and lots - US sellers do good deals if postage is not high due to weight.

Phate · 8 Dec 2012 at 14:47

I don't know exactly until I dismantle it really.

As far as I know it's all ok...just most of the keyboard is Knackered!

FreeStream · 8 Dec 2012 at 15:20

Get the right part number off iFixit and then order it from the cheapest place you can find?

Personally, having looked at the prices of parts, it was only abit more to give it to Apple and let them do it.

Got a whole new top cover for free for my 2007 MacBook Pro when the new keyboard they fitted for £60 didn't let the backlight work!!

Phate · 8 Dec 2012 at 15:45

I'm going to take it apart and have a looksy

Want hurt!

sbi5ar · 8 Dec 2012 at 21:09

Phate said:
I'm going to take it apart and have a looksy Want hurt!

Famous last words

haha!

Phate · 9 Dec 2012 at 00:02

sbi5ar said:
Famous last words haha!

What could possibly go wrong?!

It's already broken

MikeHunt79 · 9 Dec 2012 at 00:11

Ebay, I got a nearly new keyboard and trackpad combo for my macbook for around £30.

Try searching for the model number eg a1181

sbi5ar · 9 Dec 2012 at 11:23

Phate said:
What could possibly go wrong?!

It's already broken

I've thought that before... Ribbon cables are no friend of yours! (not sure if the MBP have many ribbon cables but they've caused problems for me in the past!)

Phate · 9 Dec 2012 at 12:17

MikeHunt79 said:
Ebay, I got a nearly new keyboard and trackpad combo for my macbook for around £30.

Try searching for the model number eg a1181

Ah cool thanks

Is that the 2008 Ali Macbook model number?

sbi5ar said:
I've thought that before... Ribbon cables are no friend of yours! (not sure if the MBP have many ribbon cables but they've caused problems for me in the past!)

I've dismantled and repaired thousands of laptops...just need to be patient.

He says...

Phate · 9 Dec 2012 at 12:25

Aha - Model is MB467.
*gets googling*

Phate · 9 Dec 2012 at 13:33

Forgot I had £25 in my paypal account so I just found a replacement UK keyboard for my MacBook and ordered one, it's coming from ShenZhen - £18 it cost me, free delivery.

It probably won't be here until the new year but hey...I'm not fussed!

So I'll replace that then see what else is broken.

MikeHunt79 · 9 Dec 2012 at 17:22

Phate said:
Ah cool thanks

Is that the 2008 Ali Macbook model number?

A1181 is for the older plastic macbooks.

I imagine a 2008 model will be a higher number, maybe A12xx?

Ifixit is a godsend when taking apart macbooks, as they often use the same diameter bolts, but different lengths, so the photos are ideal if you forget which bolt goes where.

EDIT: I see you've ordered, good luck, keyboard swap shouldn't be too difficult, just be careful with the ribbon cables and you should be ok.

Phate · 9 Dec 2012 at 18:02

Thanks. My plan is to replace the keyboard then go from there

Phate · 24 Dec 2012 at 11:01

Update!

Ordered a keyboard from China on Dec 9th and it turned up on Thursday last week.

Dismantled the laptop and I can see why they charge so much! The keyboard alone is held in by about 25 TINY screws :eek:

and to get to it you have to remove pretty much every single component from the laptop.

However, being patient, I did it slowly but surely...and now...IT LIVES

moo har har! So chuffed its unreal! Got my MacBook back! *hugs*

Zoom7000 · 24 Dec 2012 at 12:40

Probably eBay is the best option for the cheapest parts?

Phate · 24 Dec 2012 at 13:28

Picktar showing proof it's alive