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Hello, thanks in advance for the help.

In November 2022 I bought a refurbished (from Apple) 13’’ MacBook Pro 2018 2.3GHz, 6 GB.

It’s worked fine—sometimes it’ll run hot, and sometimes the battery will drain (and the bottom is hot) even if I have it closed and in sleep mode. But o issues outside of that.

All the sudden two weeks ago, while I was working and the computer was on, the screen just went black.

I did all the trouble shooting I could find online, but eventually set up an appointment at an Apple Store.

They said it needed a new screen, which would cost about $600 before tax.

He also said that my battery was at like 82% or something, and that once my battery gets to 80% then I might need to get that replaced which would cost $250.

I explained I just use my laptop for very basic stuff (emails, internet scrolling—I mean research, etc.).

He suggested rather than get my screen replaced, I just buy a new MacBook Air, which was like $1100 (before tax).

I haven’t yet looked at buying a certified pre owned laptop, but that’s another option.

Initially I was surprised that my laptop crapped out 3.5 years after I bought it, but it was only when I looked up my old invoice to make this post that I realized I bought a 2018 in 2022 (total cost was $577.29).

I’m sure the refurbished prices have raised, but I had bought a MacBook Pro because I used to watch videos on it, which I don’t anymore, so I think an Air might be the way to go.

Here’s my question, sorry for rambling. What should I do:

1. Fix my screen
2. Buy a new MacBook Air
3. Buy an Apple certified used MacBook Air (or something else).

I’d like to stick to an Apple, I’m just used to them.

Thank you for the help!

Hello, I bought a refurbished 13’’ MacBook Pro from you on Friday morning at your place at nine and I’m not gonna go back there to do anything until the day I