Without knowing your location, I can't really recommend a retailer to purchase one from. Then I went to iTweak, they kept my device for 1 week even though they told it will take 48 hrs for diagnosis. If you feel comfortable doing this, then you can decide whether or not purchasing a replacement logic board is an economical exercise or not. My Macbook pro was having issues related to the logic board, the authorized service center told me I have to replace the entire logic board for around 50k. parts only ,no power on charges battery just doesnt boot up ,also connector for one fan missing, never been soldered on on worked on. I do not think eBay is a great option for reasons I outline below, but it is an excellent place to ascertain the market value for the logic boards in question. Apple MacBook Pro 15' A13 MC975LL/A MC976LL/A Logic Board 820-3332-A. Most logic boards you will find for sale direct to the consumer are on eBay.
The cost of replacing these depends on where you're based, where you purchase from, and whether you buy a new, used or refurbished logic board.īefore considering such a replacement you should also consider whether you feel comfortable doing this yourself or not? You can review the MacBook Pro 13" Unibody Mid 2012 Logic Board Replacement page which details the tools required and steps involved. The cost to replace the board depends on the year/model of your machine, and its specifications. Check out Apple's support document to see if you're eligible and for more details of how to claim your free replacement. The only logic boards guaranteed as compatible with the Mid 2012 13" Unibody MacBook Pros are either the 2.5Ghz (core i5) as you have now or the 2.9Ghz (core i7) unit also used for this model.