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by threeseed 1517 days ago
Yes Louis maybe able to fix something for $50 but is he willing to stand behind the work, guarantee that the motherboard will continue to work for years to come and offer warranty. Because that's what a new part will get you - a reliable, guaranteed experience.

It's great that people can fix it themselves but you shouldn't compare that to what the Apple Store will do. Their priority will always and should always be the best customer experience.