Not a question really, I'm more just documenting my experience.
Our 2020 Macbook Air (M1) was dropped and the screen doesn't work.
My options seem to be as follows:
(x) It's not covered by an warranty
(x) We do not have Apple Care for this device.
(x) The device is not covered by portable contents insurance
-> Replacing the screen will cost about $787.
-> PhoneBot has the same model as a refurb for $1000.
-> Officeworks has the 2022 model with similar specs is $1350.
My thoughts are:
Logic tells me not to get the screen repaired on old technology, but it is the cheapest option for me.
Logic tells me not to spend money on refurbished old technology.
My wallet tells me that I can't buy a new model for $600 more than the other options.
Looking forward, (if this were to ever happen again) Apple Care and Insurance seems like a good idea. But, even though the cost of the premium and excesses is less than repairing or buying new, we would still be fixing old tech.
Apple Care Costs and Service fees.
AppleCare+ 3 years A$329 (Or A$110 per year)
Service fees for incidents covered:
Tier 1 ADH Service Fee A$149
Tier 2 ADH Service Fee A$149
Theft or loss Service Fee A$429
To qualify for the Tier 1 ADH Service Event fee, the Covered Device must have no additional damage beyond the screen-only damage (if applicable) or the external enclosure-only damage where such additional damage would prevent Apple from repairing the display or external enclosure. ADH damage to the Apple-branded stand and/or VESA mount used with your Apple-branded display will be treated as external enclosure-only ADH damage. Covered Devices with additional damage will be charged the price of the Tier 2 ADH Service Event.
Locally stocked replacement displays are sub $300. Are you ok to DIY? Otherwise re-task as a desktop, highly usable machine