I contemplated doing the repair myself, but after starting a new job and trying to get things in order I just didn't feel quite up to it. I'm not much for taking the lazy way out! I do love a challenge and all, but I made an exception this time. |)

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Don't mind what the others are saying. $300 is extremely cheap for an LCD panel and labour no matter how you look at it. Even though iFixit has LCD Panels for $229, you need to factor in that a panel replacement on a MacBook Pro LCD (rather than the entire clamshell assembly) isn't an easy job. To have it done professionally, fitted and tested with a free system health check thrown in on the side is a great deal. Uou can rest assured that the path you've taken with this one is the right one.