Can you sell a Mac with water damage?

We know your Mac wasn't cheap, and even if it's liquid-damaged, has a cracked screen or is completely dead, it still has value when you decide to sell it. Our goal is simple: We want to offer as much money as we possibly can for your broken MacBook.
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Will MacBook still work with water damage?

Once MacBook water damage has occurred, the liquid will likely make its way to the logic board and other components. The liquid's minerals and salts immediately begin to eat away at the metal, silicone and fiberglass components. Often, the Mac will work for a few days after the spill and then stop working.
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Can I sell damaged MacBook?

At GoRoostr, we offer Apple buy backs on new, used and even broken Apple products. You can even sell your broken Macs to us and still get money back. We're one of the few places that buy broken MacBooks and provides a great cash value during the Apple buyback process.
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What can I do with a MacBook with water damage?

  1. Switch off MacBook immediately. ...
  2. Unplug the MacBook charger. ...
  3. Stop water dripping on logic board. ...
  4. Absorb the liquid on MacBook surface. ...
  5. Unplug all attached peripherals. ...
  6. Move the MacBook to a dry place. ...
  7. Disconnect internal battery. ...
  8. Dry the inside of the MacBook.
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Does Apple buy damaged MacBooks?

Apple Trade In. Trade in any device in any condition, and we'll give you credit or recycle it for free.
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Can I sell a Macbook that won't turn on?

You can sell used MacBooks with a bad battery, a cracked or damaged display, booting issues, and other condition problems. You can even sell MacBooks that are water damaged or won't turn on.
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Does Apple accept damaged trade ins?

Also yes. The only way to get any trade-in value from Apple is to fix your damaged iPhone and then trade it in. Apple offers repair services for those in need, so you definitely can get your damaged iPhone screen fixed through them. However, getting the screen repaired by Apple typically costs about $150.
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Can a wet MacBook be fixed?

When these issues occur, the MacBook with water damage can be repaired by replacing or fixing the affected parts at component level. The liquid damage must also be removed in a proper ultrasonic cleaner so it does not spread like it does in the video below.
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How much can you sell a water damaged MacBook Pro for?

A water damaged MacBook on Ebay is worth at least $250-300 because someone out there hoards MacBook parts and puts your busted MacBook's good screen, good DVD drive, good ram and good hard drive, into a MacBook with a busted screen, busted DVD drive, etc and then sells a fully working MacBook Pro for $700.
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How much will it cost to fix water damage in Mac?

It can cost anywhere from $300-$1500 to repair your computer after a liquid spill. Keep in mind if water reached the logic board, then it most likely reached other vital components as well and even if they are working now, they may have problems in the future.
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Can I sell damaged laptop?

There are many ways and platforms to sell your broken laptops and get some cash from them, which can be used to buy a new one. If you want to convert your trash into cash, then these are the options where you can sell your broken laptops. The three best platforms for selling your broken laptop are: Facebook Marketplace.
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What does Apple do with damaged products?

All returned phones are sent to an Apple Service Center to be wiped and tested. If a phone was returned because something was wrong it, the problem is fixed. These phones are then repackaged as either service replacements or sold as refurbished on the Apple web site.
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How long does a MacBook take to dry?

Turn your MacBook upside down, place it on a towel or a microfiber cloth, and let the water drip out. Allow at least 24 hours for your computer to fully air dry for best results. Do not place your device in rice.
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Does Apple trade-in water damage?

Yes, these days, you can sell your water-damaged iPhone or other smartphones. It's also important to note that Apple's iPhone warranty doesn't cover liquid damage. Below, we'll list some of the best places to sell your water damaged iPhone.
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What is considered accidental damage Apple?

“Accidental Damage” means physical damage, breakage or failure of Your Covered Equipment due to an unforeseen and unintentional event occurring either due to handling (e.g., dropping the Covered Equipment or through liquid contact) or due to an external event (e.g., extreme environmental or atmospheric conditions).
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What happens if Apple rejects trade-in?

You can either accept or reject it. If you accept it, we'll continue with the trade-in and either charge or credit the difference in value to the card you provided. If you reject it, we'll cancel the trade-in, return your current device, and charge the original trade-in value to your card.
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Can you trade in a broken MacBook Pro?

Get up to a $450 Gift Card

Trade-in value may vary. Condition, documentation and accessories may affect value. MacBooks that are cracked or water-damaged or that lack power are not considered working computers for purposes of this offer. Payment is by Best Buy gift card.
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What to do when Mac Cannot turn on?

If your Mac doesn't seem to turn on after you press the power button, follow these steps.
  1. Check power connections. ...
  2. Press and hold the power button. ...
  3. Unplug accessories. ...
  4. If you see something on your screen. ...
  5. If you see nothing on your screen. ...
  6. Reset the SMC (Intel-based Mac only) ...
  7. Contact us.
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What should I do before sell Mac to?

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac
  1. Cancel or transfer AppleCare coverage. ...
  2. Use Erase All Content and Settings, if available. ...
  3. Back up or transfer your files. ...
  4. Sign out of iTunes. ...
  5. Sign out of iCloud. ...
  6. Sign out of iMessage. ...
  7. Optional: Unpair Bluetooth devices. ...
  8. Erase your Mac and reinstall macOS.
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Can I use a hairdryer to dry my MacBook?

Never try to force the laptop to dry quickly with a heat gun or hair dryer. The heat from these devices will damage the internal components of the laptop if there is water trapped inside. Unless you have an older laptop, don't try taking your machine apart.
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How do I know if my MacBook is water damaged?

While water damage often occurs due to major spills, this problem can be more insidious than many laptop users suspect.
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How Do You Know If Your Laptop Has Water Damage?
  1. Corrosion near solder joints.
  2. White or other discoloration near the motherboard.
  3. A sticky keyboard.
  4. Appearance of a bubble under the laptop screen.
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Can a laptop with water damage be repaired?

The good news is that we provide liquid damage repair for your computer. Most people think that if they spill water, juice, beer, coffee, soda and other liquids on their computer by accident they will need to completely replace the machine. In most cases we can save your PC or laptop.
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What is considered damaged product?

Britannica Dictionary definition of DAMAGED GOODS. [plural] 1. : products that are broken, cracked, scratched, etc. 2.
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