MacBook Pro 13-inch Screen Replacement Cost
2016-2020 Intel and M1/M2 models, genuine Apple displays and backlight repair
Every Mac repair is performed in-house using genuine Apple parts.
Quick Answer
MacBook Pro 13-inch screen replacement at WarriorMac starts from $125, with most repairs between $125 and $449 depending on the year and the part. That covers 2016-2020 Intel models (A1706, A1708, A1989, A2159, A2251, A2289) and the M1/M2 13-inch (A2338). Apple typically quotes $399 to $599. Some backlight problems, like Flexgate, can be fixed without a full screen.
Cost Breakdown by Model
See what each repair costs at WarriorMac versus a typical Apple Store quote.
MacBook Pro 13" 2016-2017 (A1706 / A1708)
Flexgate backlight repairs may cost less than a full display
MacBook Pro 13" 2018-2019 (A1989 / A2159)
True Tone display, genuine Apple part
MacBook Pro 13" 2020 Intel (A2251 / A2289)
Starting price, genuine Apple display
MacBook Pro 13" M1 / M2 (A2338)
Starting price, genuine Apple display
Please note: All prices shown are estimates provided only to give you an approximate idea of the cost. Final pricing varies from one machine to another and depends on the severity of the issue. These price ranges do not include labor. We always provide a free diagnostic and an exact quote before any work begins.
What Affects the Cost
Flexgate on 2016-2017 models
The A1706 and A1708 use a short display cable that wears as the lid opens, causing a stage light effect at the bottom of the screen or a backlight that cuts out past a certain angle. It can often be fixed at the component level.
Staingate coating wear
Patchy, stained-looking areas on the screen come from the anti-reflective coating breaking down. Cleaning does not fix it, so a display replacement is the real repair.
Year and model number
Each generation (2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2020 Intel, M1/M2) uses a different display assembly, and prices differ between them. We match the part to your exact model number.
Pre-owned or brand new part
Pre-owned genuine Apple displays sit at the lower end of the range with a 180-day warranty. Brand new genuine displays carry a 1-year warranty.
WarriorMac vs. Apple Store
Apple usually replaces the whole display assembly on a 13-inch MacBook Pro for $399-$599 and may no longer service the older Intel years at all. WarriorMac installs genuine Apple displays and can often repair backlight cable faults at a lower cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to replace a MacBook Pro 13-inch screen?
At WarriorMac it starts from $125, and most repairs fall between $125 and $449 depending on the year and part. Apple typically quotes $399 to $599.
What is Flexgate and can you fix it?
Flexgate is a worn display backlight cable on 2016-2017 13-inch MacBook Pros. It causes a stage light pattern at the bottom of the screen or a black screen when the lid opens wide. We can often repair it without replacing the whole display.
My MacBook Pro screen has stains that will not wipe off. What is that?
That is Staingate, where the anti-reflective coating peels. It cannot be cleaned off. Replacing the display with a genuine Apple part is the permanent fix.
Do you still repair 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros?
Yes. Even when Apple no longer services an older model, we can usually still source genuine parts and repair it.
What warranty comes with the screen replacement?
Screen replacements with brand new genuine Apple parts carry a 1-year warranty. Repairs with pre-owned genuine Apple parts carry a 180-day warranty. We tell you which option you are getting before any work starts.
Can I mail my MacBook in if I am not near Tampa?
Yes. Walk in at our Tampa shop or use our nationwide mail-in service. We diagnose for free, send you an exact quote, and ship it back fully tested once the repair is done.