MacBook dead...

squerble · 28 Nov 2009 at 00:17

Hey guys, got a first gen MacBook (Oct '06; 1.83GHz Core Duo etc etc).

I accidentally cracked the screen so now have a big black splodge in the middle of it where the pixels have died. Battery is next to completely dead (runs for about 2 mins on battery power). When I switch on the CD drive whir (you know, the "noo-nooooo, noo-noo") seems lower pitched and very slow and Airport won't connect to anything unless it's within 5 foot. This leads me to believe I have Logic Board and DC-In failures (or very very imminent).

I'm only back on this broken shed of a laptop as I recently bought a PC (after using this MacBook for three years), but succumbed to my first and only virus that has all but wiped it out. A fresh install of Windows will be needed and I don't have anything in the way of backup (bugger).

So being back on Mac has made me appreciate how much I miss the whole "Mac" interface and usability (I'm far from a power user), and ponder selling the PC on to either buy new bits for this or put toward a brand new MacBook.

How would you treat this situation if it happened to you?

Cheers,
Karl

The damage:

squerble · 28 Nov 2009 at 01:38

Thanks for the tip RobH. I start a new job Tuesday and it's a low wage to start with (but it will be the start of a career) so money will be a bit tight so any little helps! I can also get HE discount in store (student card etc) until June '10, so that will give me a new MacBook for £687 according to the HE thread. Provided I could get around £400 for my almost brand new PC on eBay or from a friend plus anything from the MacBook/Christmas I guess I'll be almost there!

squerble · 28 Nov 2009 at 10:08

Feek said:
How did it break, if you dropped in while in your home and you have accidental damage cover, I'd suggest putting in a claim. With that sort of damage it won't get repaired but replaced.

I accidentally fired my mobile phone at it whilst falling over :rolleyes:

aren't "portables" a funny one when it comes to the contents insurance, or is that where the "accidental damage" comes in?

squerble · 10 Jun 2010 at 13:01

Sorry to drag this topic back up.

I'm considering selling my PC on and just repairing this MacBook (and making a bit of money in the process). There's quite a few 13.3" LCDs available ranging from £60-160, is there any in particular I should be looking at?

squerble · 11 Jun 2010 at 12:16

artaxerxes said:
Hackintosh your PC?

Could, but I've got a guaranteed sale from a colleague, and it's a little too much effort to be fair.