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Released October 2008 / 2.4, 2.53, 2.66, 2.8 or 2.93 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor

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Will not close all the way, Bad is deformed... What to buy?

My macbook pro has gotten worse and worse but I love it..... I am trying to figure out what I need and how hard it is to replace to fix it... I cannot even close it anymore....

I have attached some images, some of them didnt qualify to put on here but I have attached the link... Please help.

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Stop using the machine before you cause logic board damage. You've torn the clutches (Apple speak for hinges) off the bottom of your display. I'm amazed you haven't blown out your wireless, Bluetooth, camera or display. Stretching those cables could cause a tear or pull connectors off the logic board.

It may be simpler to just replace the entire display with case included especially if you've broken the welds to the case..

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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Upper Case Image

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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Upper Case Replacement

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45 minutes - 3 hours

MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 LCD Image

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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 LCD Replacement

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Very difficult

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That is so expensive though to replace the whole frame.... Is there any other way? If I pay to replace that whole thing I may as well buy a whole new machine for that price

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You may be able to get a better deal on parts from a "for repair only" machine(s) on e-bay. If you think this repair is expensive keep using it and short the logic board... then you'll have to replace that too.

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