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Re: Replacement Screen for PowerBook

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From: Simon Slavin
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 00:00
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In article <1997112723390573345@ifep.demon.co.uk>,
mark_ingle@ifep.demon.co.uk (Mark Ingle) wrote:

> I have a friend who unfortunately broke the screen of his PowerBook
> 1400cs.
> 
> I know the screen is expensive, but the local AppleCentre (Eureka
> Computer Systems) are quoting 1530+VAT for a replacement screen, which
> is totally ridiculous since that's more than the price of a brand new
> PowerBook.

While UKP1530 is a little excessive, I have to tell you the the
screen really is the most expensive part of your powerbook.  They're
hell to make.  That screen probably costs around UKP800 to make,
without figuring-in development costs, transport, Q&A, etc..

Simon.
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Subject: Re: Replacement Screen for PowerBook
Date: 1997/11/30
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