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A1708 / EMC 2978 — Released October 2016, this entry-level MacBook Pro retains its traditional function keys (as opposed to the OLED Touch Bar). The function key version packs an Intel Core i5 and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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My display image is all a mess!

My Problem is much worse!

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What does the image on an external display look like? If its clean then you’ll need a new display assembly, if the external is also messed up your logic board has a problem.

Either way this is an expensive repair!

Sadly, I suspect you banged the black clutch cover area which pressed against the cable and the T-CON board damaging it which would be the cause of needing a new display assembly. Here’s a view of the connections just behind the cover:

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Its one of the two fatter cables that you damaged.

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how should I get it done, from apple store or repair from someplace else?

how much will that cost me & will it create problems if I don't get it resolved soon?

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I would bring it to an Apple Store. As far as cost its around $700 just for the part.

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