Broken MacBook? It's worth more than you think — often hundreds of dollars even completely dead. SellMacBook.com specializes in broken Apple laptops: cracked screens, bad batteries, liquid damage, dead logic boards, Activation Lock — we buy them all. Apple specialist since 2008. Free UPS shipping, same-day payment after inspection.
What Does a Broken MacBook Pay Right Now?
Apple Silicon MacBooks hold significant value even when broken. Logic boards from M1, M2, M3, and M4 models are in high demand as repair parts — a dead MacBook Pro M3 logic board alone is worth $400–$800. That parts value flows back to you.
- Cracked screen: 20–40% reduction — Retina/ProMotion displays have strong parts demand
- Bad battery / won't hold charge: 10–20% reduction
- Liquid damage (still powers on): 30–50% reduction
- Liquid damage (won't power on): 50–65% reduction — logic board often still recoverable
- iCloud / Activation Lock: 15–25% reduction — still accepted, disclose accurately
- Won't power on at all: Accepted — M-chip logic boards, displays, and keyboards retain value
- Butterfly keyboard issues: 10–20% reduction
Search your exact MacBook model below and select all defects that apply — the price adjusts automatically and your quote is locked 30 days.
Why MacBooks Hold Value Broken
Apple Silicon logic boards (M1 through M4) are among the most sought-after laptop components on the repair parts market. A dead MacBook Air M2 logic board sells for $300–$500 in the parts market. Retina and Liquid Retina XDR displays, MagSafe boards, Touch ID modules, and keyboards all retain significant value. We buy broken MacBooks specifically to recover this value — which means you get real cash instead of a $0 trade-in offer from Apple.
How to Sell Your Broken MacBook
- Search your model — by name, year, or chip (M1, M2, M3, M4)
- Select your defects — screen, battery, liquid, power — price adjusts instantly
- Accept the quote — locked 30 days, no surprise revisions if you described it accurately
- Get a free UPS label emailed within minutes — box it and drop at any UPS location
- Get paid same day it arrives — PayPal, Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, or check
SellMacBook.com vs. Your Other Options for a Broken MacBook
| Option | Broken MacBook Pro M3 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SellMacBook.com | $700–$1,000 | Cash. Free shipping. Same-day payment. Apple specialist. |
| Apple Trade-In | $0–$200 store credit | Credit only. Liquid damage and dead units usually rejected entirely. |
| Gazelle | $150–$350 | Steep deductions on any damage. Slow payment. |
| ecoATM kiosk | $30–$100 | Algorithm heavily discounts damage. Cash but minimal. |
| eBay (self-listed) | $500–$1,000 | Higher ceiling but 13% fees, weeks of waiting, fraud risk, returns. |
Apple Trade-In routinely rejects liquid-damaged, dead, and heavily damaged MacBooks with a $0 offer. We buy them all — and pay cash, not store credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy MacBooks that won't turn on at all?
Yes. Especially M1, M2, M3, and M4 models — the logic board, display assembly, and keyboard often survive even when the MacBook won't boot. Select "won't power on" when getting your quote.
Do I need to remove Activation Lock first?
Ideally yes — an unlocked MacBook gets a higher offer. But we accept iCloud-locked MacBooks at a reduced price if you genuinely can't remove it. Be accurate: we verify on arrival.
What about liquid damage?
We accept liquid-damaged MacBooks. A MacBook that still powers on after liquid damage pays significantly more than one that doesn't. Disclose the extent accurately.
Should I wipe it before shipping?
If it powers on: sign out of iCloud and factory reset. If it won't boot: don't worry — we perform secure data destruction on every device regardless.
Is the quote guaranteed?
Locked 30 days. If your device matches what you described, you receive the full amount. Discrepancies result in a revised offer — accept it or get your MacBook shipped back free.
Do you buy other Apple devices too?
Yes — iPhones, iPads, iMacs, and Mac Minis in any condition. Sell your broken iPhone or sell your broken iPad the same way.