Pay for a screen replacement or just buy a new laptop?

[danielsullivan]

I recently took my Late 2013 13" Retina MacBook Pro to my local Apple Store.

I was having an issue with the screen not turning on while the computer was powered on. After trying various key combinations and running a diagnosis, it was deemed that there was either an issue with the screen itself or the logic board of the laptop and it would be about $700 to have the problem fixed.

My question being; should I pay for the repairs to be done to the laptop or would I be better off just using that money towards buying one of the new 2017 13" MacBook Pro models?

I would to hear what you think and/or what your opinion is!

Thanks!

 

[o4liberty]

Get a new laptop for sure.

 

[TripleOne]

Get a new one.

 

[Abu Khadija]

I had a late 2013 15" rMBP. There was nothing wrong with it when I sold it a couple weeks ago along with my 12.9" iPad Pro. I bought the 2017 15" MacBook Pro. I've almost never been happier. This thing is fantastic. If your thinking about upgrading, than I'd get the one with the touch bar. It's well worth it.