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A couple weeks ago I bought a 15" 2010 MacBook Pro from eBay, the laptop was described as "for parts or repair", it didn't have a disk or battery, and cost only $75 (plus shipping). I am refurbishing the laptop, and am therefore paying for additional parts beyond the laptop. In this post I will list all the costs, and the income from selling it on eBay assuming I will sell it.
This is part of a series of posts about refurbishing a 2010 "for parts or repair" MacBook Pro.
- Refurbishing a cheap 2010 "for parts or repair" MacBook Pro bought off eBay -- Master index
- Initial evaluation of the cheapest 2010 MacBook Pro found on eBay in May 2019
- Powering on the cheapest 2010 MacBook Pro found on eBay in 2019
- Replacing the keyboard on the cheapest 2010 MacBook Pro found on eBay in 2019
- What does it cost to refurbish the cheapest 2010 MacBook Pro found on eBay in May 2019 -- this post
Here's what it is costing to refurbish the 2010 MacBook Pro.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 15 mid 2010 for parts or not working | $77 |
| Shipping for MacBook Pro | $35.97 |
| 160GB HDD (spare drive lying around) | $0 |
| A1321 Battery for Apple Macbook Pro 15" A1286 (Mid 2009 2010) MC372LL/A 5600mAh | $20.97 |
| MacBook Pro 15" Unibody (Mid 2009-Mid 2012) Keyboard | $19.99 |
| Shipping for keyboard | $4.15 |
| Hard drive screws | $3.99 |
| Rubber feet | $6.99 |
| TOTAL | $169.06 |
Of course this accounting does not include the many hours of researching techniques, finding parts, and performing the repairs. For example just replacing the keyboard took 3 hours or so.
