MacBook Display Repair in Hamburg & Germany-wide
Your Specialist for MacBook Display Damage
We offer MacBook display repairs Germany-wide with free shipping or directly in our workshop in Hamburg. For most models, we have suitable displays in stock, so repair is often possible on the same day. All prices include installation and VAT.
Common Display Problems
Flexgate: Display cable break in MacBook Pro 2016-2019 - stage light and stripes at the bottom edge due to defective flex cable. Apple's official replacement program has expired.
Staingate: Peeling anti-reflective coating with spotty, cloudy areas - the display appears milky and dirty.
Display break: Cracks or breaks in the glass from drops or pressure, black spots or complete display failure.
Dustgate: Dust inclusions under the display glass, especially visible on bright backgrounds.
Pressure damage: Black display despite undamaged glass from trapped objects when closing.
Special Repairs
Flexgate Repair 13" (2016-2019): €240 - Repair of the defective flex cable instead of complete replacement
Flexgate Repair 15"/16" (2016-2019): €340 - Cost-effective alternative to expensive display replacement
Staingate: Anti-reflective coating removal: €180 - Professional removal of the damaged layer
Backlight repair: from €220 - Repair of defective LED backlighting
Webcam repair: from €180 - Replacement of defective FaceTime cameras
Display Replacement Prices
Apple Silicon MacBooks (M1, M2, M3):
MacBook Air 13" M1/M2/M3: €560 • MacBook Air 15" M2/M3: €660 • MacBook Pro 13" M1/M2: €620 • MacBook Pro 14" M1/M2/M3: €880 • MacBook Pro 16" M1/M2/M3: €960
Intel MacBooks with USB-C (2016-2020):
MacBook Air 13": €480 • MacBook Pro 13": €480-560 • MacBook Pro 15": €840 • MacBook Pro 16": €920 • MacBook 12": €660
MacBook Retina (2012-2015):
MacBook Retina 13": €580 • MacBook Retina 15": €720
Included in price: Free hardware analysis, display replacement, function test of all display features, 12 months warranty.
Recognizing and Understanding Display Problems
Flexgate - The Most Common Problem
Affected models: MacBook Pro 13" and 15" from 2016-2018
Cause: Thin display cable breaks from frequent opening/closing
Symptoms: Flickering when moving the lid, horizontal stripes, display failure at certain angles
Solution: Replacement of the complete display assembly with reinforced cable
Staingate - Coating Problems
Affected models: MacBook Pro Retina displays 2012-2017
Cause: Anti-reflective coating comes off due to heat and cleaning agents
Symptoms: Spotty, cloudy areas, reduced image quality, increased reflections
Solution: Complete display replacement (coating not repairable)
Mechanical Display Damage
Causes: Drops, impacts, pressure on closed MacBook, foreign objects between display and keyboard
Symptoms: Visible cracks, breaks in glass, touch functions failed
Solution: Display replacement, for touch models also digitizer repair
How Your Display Repair Works
Professional and transparent process - on site in Hamburg or conveniently via Germany-wide shipping.
The repair process in detail:
- Free analysis & diagnosis: We analyze your MacBook free of charge and check display, display cable, backlight and all other components.
- Transparent repair offer: After analysis, you receive a detailed offer with exact explanation of necessary work and parts used.
- Display replacement: Upon approval, we replace the display with original quality spare parts - depending on the model we use original displays or equivalent premium spare parts.
- Comprehensive quality check: After repair, we test all display functions: brightness, color reproduction, touch functions, True Tone and backlight.
Duration: Often same day if spare parts available. Shipping repair: 2-5 business days including shipping both ways. Express service in Hamburg available by appointment.
Emergency situations: For complete display failures, we offer express service for important appointments or presentations. External monitor solutions available as a bridge.
Emergency Situations & Combined Damage
Display + water damage: For combined display and water damage, quick action is important. We repair both problems in one go.
Display + system problems: Is your MacBook not starting properly? Sometimes the display is defective and users don't notice it immediately. If the device doesn't start correctly and they force a restart, the file system can be damaged. This causes the MacBook to not boot at all afterwards. We repair both logic board defects and file system damage caused by such situations.
Free analysis: Unsure if only the display is defective? We offer a free fault analysis. For combined problems, battery problems or other defects may also be present.
Customer Reviews Display Repair
David Höh (January 6, 2024): "Defective display on MacBook replaced within 1.5 hours." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Florian Mevenkamp (May 25, 2024): "Super cool, display of my Mac Pro broken... took 30 minutes." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Service guarantee: 12 months warranty on all display repairs • Same-day service in Hamburg • Original quality displays • Germany-wide shipping with DHL
Frequently Asked Questions about MacBook Display Repair
What is Flexgate and how do I recognize it?
Flexgate is a defect of the display flex cable in MacBook Pro models (2016-2019). Symptoms are stage light, brightness fluctuations or a black screen depending on the opening angle.
How much does a Flexgate repair cost?
A Flexgate repair costs €240 for 13-inch models and €340 for 15/16-inch models, including installation and VAT.
What is Staingate on MacBook displays?
Staingate is a damaged anti-reflective coating that makes the display appear milky or spotty. We fix this by removing the damaged layer.
Can only the display panel be replaced or must the complete display be replaced?
It depends on the damage. With Flexgate, often only the cable can be replaced. With glass breakage or pressure damage, the complete display unit is usually replaced, as this is safer and often more cost-effective.
How long does a MacBook display replacement take?
Display replacement is usually possible on the same day, as we have most spare parts in stock. After the free analysis, you will receive an exact time frame.
What is Dustgate on MacBook displays?
Dustgate refers to dust inclusions or spots under the display glass that are particularly visible on bright backgrounds. Usually the complete display module must be replaced, as cleaning without damage is not possible.
How do I recognize pressure damage on the MacBook display?
Pressure damage shows as a black display despite undamaged glass - no visible cracks, but the internal display matrix is damaged. Usually caused by trapped objects when closing.
Is there a warranty on MacBook display repairs?
Yes, we offer 1 year warranty on all display repairs - that's four times longer than the standard 3 months at Apple. All prices include installation and VAT.
Other MacBook Repair Services
In addition to display repairs, we offer other MacBook repair services for all models:
Hardware repairs: Logic board repair for mainboard defects, water damage repair for liquid damage, battery replacement for all models.
Special services: Graphics repair for GPU problems, topcase repair for keyboard and trackpad problems, MacBook upgrade with SSD and RAM.