probably the dent on the back of the screen is making contact with the screen and that's the cause for the dark spot. its the same if you apply pressure from the front with your fingertip, you think you can remove the screens backplate and flatten it a bit? that might solve it. Cheers
Speaking as a technician - this is an easy fix. Take off the lid, disassemble it to the point where the spot is visible (from my knowledge it is only the display) and work on it with a hammer. Protect the hammer with a cloth and also the underground you are working on - and don't bang it too hard :D The display just shows a stress mark, which is reversible. If you eliminate the tension of the lid, this is a OEM fix. Was a good deal
@@mikemaj2 I know :( I cracked some of these lower bezels myself, but with a little bit of heat and a bit of force these come off easily. You have to know where to tackle the adhesive and where you'll brake it. And get parts from a reliable source is a problem since you can mostly buy display assemblys only as "donor" parts. But the Macs are still more repairfriendly than iPads. Dude! I hate working on iPads!!!!
I was thinking this but since it’s such a pain it makes it very difficult, I was thinking tho with maybe some PDR tools, you might be able to pull the dent gently and just enough to take the pressure off of the display
Honestly, the M1 Pro (and, to an extent, the whole M1 line) is probably as good value a product as we're likely to see for a while. Still feels like a fast new computer (for most tasks) three years after release.
Indeed. I’m on macOS Sequoia and my M1 Air (with 16GB, 1TB) still runs like a champ for most tasks and even some games (including Tetris Effect, which is not native).
As a M3 Pro 16 owner , I just purchased on marketplace an M1 Pro 1TB 16 for $750 for my son , And it’s in pristine condition, everything works as brand new, still can’t believe we pay that price for it since we almost went to the store to grab one M3 15 Air 😂
Not a pro but I bought my current M1 MB Pro with 16 GB of ram on eBay for 617 dollars after tax and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it including a battery that still lasts over 10 hours on a charge compared to my Intel MB Pro from 2017 that I had before it still blows my mind how much better this computer is.
M1 Pro machines still rock. There has been very little reason to upgrade unless you need the raw CPU increases from later iterations. Other than that the hardware has changed little since 2021 launch.
gyus i have the M1 pro 1 TB since 2023 (almost 2 years) and i can do everything i want with this mac!!! The only thing I regret is the RAM... 16Gb is not enough anymore :( But still love it
@@AngeloCapalboGhelli If all you're doing is Final Cut with complex editing, I highly doubt extra RAM would make any difference. If you had a 32GB RAM Macbook Pro right beside it with the same specs, it would run exactly the same.
It should work with some hot glue and try to pull it out. I would bring it to these car repairs that fixes dents, I'm pretty sure they will leave it like new for not too much money
I would be willing to bet if you take that screen apart and bend those dents back out it would be fixed. Screen discoloration like that is usually caused by pressure. Remove the dents, relieve the pressure. Would make a cool video as well 😁
The issue with replacing the screen through third party or if you DIY is that you not only loose True Tone, which is fine if that's the only thing you loose, but from my own experience replacing the screen from another parts machine, unfortunately you also get artefacts on the top of the screen like rectangular shadows, there is a big jump in brightness when passing the half way mark and below the halfway mark you can tell the calibration is off as there are small square blocks that lights up brighter on parts of the screen as it tries to figure out the content on screen and the brightness to apply. It's annoying at low brightness but not an issue past the half way mark. You'll need to find a 3rd party repair place that can also take the chip containing the security pairing from the original screen to transfer into the replacement. That's why you see some of these services on eBay saying they need the original screen.
I scored a 16 M2 Pro for $794 with a no boot issue, the seller must have thought it had a bad logic board. I was able to get it to reinstall OSX, it only two battery cycles and was only 2 months old.
I was looking into an M1 Air/Pro but the M2 Mini price point is too good to pass up IMO. Im surprised a lot of M1 Airs with 8gb/256gb are still asking $500+
it's still a very functional machine. but when you realize u can get a M1 16GB 1TB MBP for $150 more if u look around, I get the surprise! I actually paid for the same spec mini for the same price & he was nice to cancel the sale so I could get the MBP - couldn't be happier!
Great vid as always Luke. Can you revisit buying headless MacBooks? Only this time Looking for the M series, both Base and Pro models. A two part series would be great. Part 1 for the Base M series, and Part 2 for the Pro.
I'll bet that the dark spot issue can be fixed by applying auto body shop techniques to remove the dimple in the case top cover. This woud be done by adhering a hot glue post to the center of the dimple and pulling it up to take the pressure of of the display module. Most like coud be done with the cover still on the MBP.
I tried to love the Apple Silicon Mac's but I ultimately had to go back to Intel Mac's due to ARM compatibility issues. Bootcamp is absolutely imperative to my IT job and running a half baked ARM version of Windows in Parallels under a subscription is a scam and it only works when it wants to work.
I agree, especially locally (Seattle) you can buy a 14/16 M1 Pro for around $800-$1000. With my personal 16inch 1tb M1 Pro being purchased for $800 two years ago!
I purchased my 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro with a 32-core GPU, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage (almost fully specced out except for storage) for $2,040 about two weeks ago. I couldn’t believe the price, especially since I bought my base model 14-inch M1 MacBook Pro for just over $1,700 when it first came out!
@@ryleighnewman I purchased it from BackMarket but I definitely got lucky. At first, I almost thought it was too good to be true since it even came in an Apple refurbished box. After getting it checked out by Apple Support, it turns out the laptop was indeed refurbished by Apple. The refurbisher listed on BackMarket was ‘Gainsaver.’ 🤷🏽♀️
@@ryleighnewman I purchased it from BackMarket but I definitely got lucky. At first, I almost thought it was too good to be true since it even came in an Apple refurbished box. After getting it checked out by Apple Support, it turns out the laptop was indeed refurbished by Apple. The refurbisher listed on BackMarket was ‘Gainsaver.’ 🤷🏽♀️
@@ryleighnewman I purchased it from B-ackMarket but I definitely got lucky. At first, I almost thought it was too good to be true since it even came in an Apple refurbished box. After getting it checked out by Apple Support, it turns out the laptop was indeed refurbished by Apple. The refurbisher listed on B-ackMarket was ‘Gainsaver’ 🤷🏽♀️.
I’ve been using my 14” M1 Pro base model MacBook Pro since January 2023 and it’s been amazing. No complaints over a year later. It seems like it’ll last forever.
I am a long time ago former mac user. I just managed to snag a M1 MacBook Air for $300. While it only has 8/256, the kicker is that it has never been used. The battery life astonishes me. It run circles around my 4-Core mini Windows PC (AMD) with 40 Gigs of ram. It's been so long I had forgotten why I love Macs. Hooked it up via USB C to HDMI to a 4k tv, but will need an appropriate monitor. EDIT: The TRACKPAD!
Aliexpress sells high-quality replacement screens. Bare lcd is about 80, and full screen with back is 132. It even has the apple logo and a high-quality webcam
6:10 guessing off of dosdude1’s video it would be more easier to just use blank nands when upgrading your storage as well you can configure it to be more than 1tb but also it will program them all in dfu mode if they were all blank
I currently own the M3 Pro MacBook Pro 18GB/512GB Space Black, but I baby mine and didn't want to actually take it out of the house! (I know) So I have just managed to get myself the M1 Pro 14, 10 core CPU/16 core GPU 16GB/1TB for £690!! What a saving, these newer models do not seem to be keeping their value as well as Macs used to, which is weird. Keep up the great work. Almost time for M4 Macs haha..
I managed to get a MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 16GB, 512GB for £749.99 in the UK. Has a few signs of wear and tear on the case and the anti glare coating is startinng to come off the screen but its not visible at all when in use. Very happy.
Definitely got a good deal.. About 12 months ago B&H was selling off Top of the Line M1 MBP M1 Max 16in units with 4TB of storage and 64 gigs of ram for about half of apples heavily taxed unit (2200 v North of 4K). Thats why I have one now. If I could have found this one at the time I may have been tempted to get it instead... I really dont need all that horsepower but I do like it...
I picked up a base model 14" M1 Pro 8/14 16/512 this spring for $900 on FB Marketplace. It's in pretty perfect condition with Apple Care+ until July 2025 and only had 30-ish battery cycles. Incredible deal for a computer that was $2k two years ago
I got the exact same without the defect for $1,100 and it was my first entry into Macs. I haven’t looked back since. Best bang for buck ever! All day battery life with so much power! I struggle to get anything else
open box bestbuy is good choice, i bought m2 pro pristine condition for 1330 plus tax, zero use of battery no dents cant beat that deal but no box included
Nice find, AS USUSAL! I recently picked up a 2023 Macbook M2 Pro 14 inch 12 Core CPU, 19 Core GPU, 1TB SSD w/ AppleCare+ 10/26/26 for $850 on FB Marketplace ... amazing laptop:, upgraded from 2015 MBP 15" Maxed out Retina (once a KING) Thanks for great content!
Hey Luke :) Brillinant minds think alike. :) I bought this same 16" M1 Pro MacBook Pro, but 1TB, 10 days ago. It was listed as in mint condition. Of course you're never sure what's up with it until you receive it. When I did I was blown away. It looked brand new. Not one mark on it. And the battery cycle count was 14 and battery health was 100%. 19 months old. I'm so jacked. I also have an M1 Mac Mini and this one runs about 80% faster. I paid $1030 + tax = $1120. I'm a really good shopper. :) 👍✊
Some people really take care of their machines. Even my 2008 MacBook Pro looks brand new. My current M1 Max model has been in a hard shell case since day one, and I take it out and clean both it and the case often. I also have the boxes, whoever gets my machine next will be suspicious that I didn't steal a brand new model lol.
I would play some music or videos on it and check to see if there an audio glitch that causes sporadic audio distortion through the Mac's speakers. Otherwise, it's sound fairly reasonable.
A tip for those who are willing to buy some macbook with similar problem, there is a catch: You have to try to un dent it right after you buy it, mine was the same and with time the screen cracked by itself because of the pressure on the glass. I gess the screen being so slim and with a material that has no elasticity makes the impressive screen rather fragile. Now i have a screenless m1 pro for 500.
I got the exactly the same model for around $1,400, brand new, fully sealed, not used before. basically a perfect Mac in pristine condition for a reasonable price. it's literally at 3 charging cycles right now, I love it.
Luke, try to pull the dents on the lid like they do with cars. The pressure from the lid might be what is causing the low light issue as the LED panel might be prevented illuminating the screen by the dent.
I've had my 16/1TB M1 Pro since 2021, and repairability is this laptop's biggest issue. My original display went out, and it cost $800 to replace it at the Apple Store. Also, something that I've noticed with the first and second displays is that near the hinges, the metal starts caving in, and the screen becomes misaligned. I'm not sure if it's a widespread issue, but it's happened to me twice.
Try with suction cup you used to open the bottom to pop the dent out, did that couple of times and sometimes had to use a bit of heat and always worked. I think the dent is slightly pressing on your backlight.
I bought the then new 16” 2020 M1 MBP base model in the 1st week of January 2021 on a purchase return discount (~$2,150). I have used it ever since with a great experience. I would buy it again, though I love the 15” air form factor. I have not bought an M2 or M3 because there’s little difference for my use. I did get an external SSD caddy that runs wicked fast and when I get 40-50Gb in my temp drive, I move it to the external HD. That keeps my SSD at about 300GB of 512GB used. It’s such a great machine the M4 Pro will have to be something extra to replace it.
Still happy with my M1 Max Macbook Pro. Might upgrade when the M5 comes out. I had my old Macbook Pro from 2014 before I got the M1. I don't upgrade too often. I would be interested in an iMac with a larger screen if they introduced one. I have a 2019 27" iMac currently with Core i9 and 64GB.
I just got a 2020 MacBook Pro 13 in M1 256 storage and 16 RAM for $600 on BackMarket. Haven’t had any problems but will definitely have the hardware inspected like you showed.
Still loving my 14” M1 Pro MBP, with 16GB of RAM. Been rocking it since launch and it’s like new. That said, I’m looking forward to the M4 line, only because I want the 16” for photo editing while traveling.
I'd love to see you try and fix that screen lid. Maybe some suction cup to undo the dent? I believe there are car repairing kits to do such things. I understand this isn't risk free, but you can try and then it will be a really cheap macbook pro in semi-perfect condition.
For context, 3 months later, the M1 Pro 2021 14 inch model with 16/512 spec is going for $1038 on Amazon (renewed, excellent condition) whereas the cheapest in stock 14 inch Macbook Pro (M3, only 8/512) at Best Buy is $1199. If your budget is that $1200 new model, you can even get a 16 inch 2021 M1 Pro model, 16/512 also, for $1129. The deals are out there, but as more M4 models get into the hands of people who want them, more of these M1/M2 models will show up for the rest of us to afford. I'll keep my C2D 2010 model for awhile, it's been fun so far and I want to see how far I can push it.
I’ve seen these M1 Pros with damaged screens for around £400 on eBay uk. I know how to replace the screen and yet I still decided it wasn’t worth it. Even if you do decide to flip you’re barely making 100-200 with all the effort and risk involved
I would check if screen is good after detaching from lid. Maybe it is just a pressure mark from bend lid. Maybe some hammering from inside lid could solve that and then put back display into lid
got a fully functional 14 inch m1pro for 1000 bucks a month ago, no dents, no scratches and only 36 cycles, one of the best deals i´ve ever gotten. was a steal really
The cycles of the battery charge mean how many times it was actually charged. If it’s left on the charger you’ll have low numbers which means you could have a bad battery.
Thanks! This just confirms what I already knew. The M1 MBP is an amazing laptop! For years, I've upgraded my iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPods every three years, but not this time. Even though it's been three years now, my current 16/500 M1 MBP isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
As an owner of a 14" MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro and 32GB of RAM, I see zero reason to buy anything else at the moment. It's a great value for the performance and if these are going for under USD$1,000 now that's going to be hard to beat for a while.
I scored this same model, though the 1TB version, at Best Buy for $1099 (refurbished) last week. And not only is it in nearly pristine condition, outside of a minor ding in the border, it has 99% battery health as well. Like you I am also a bit surprised at how much these things have depreciated, but I’m also not mad about it… Especially since the machine ended up only costing me $275 because BB offered $825 in trade-in value for my 14” model of the same machine.👏🏼
I just bought an 16" M1 Pro 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for $800 with only visible defect is evidence previous owner used a keyboard cover when the screen is off and you look for it. It also still has a year plus of AppleCare+.
There was a time a MacBook held its value for years. No longer, but unless you’re into the latest/‘greatest,’ an M1 at a discount price will do the job with [the same] style and still excellent performance. It’s a win-win, keeping an old M1 MacBook Pro (like me), or buying a used M1.
I’m curious if it’s still a good display and if you un-bent the display casing if it would work fine. If the pixel isn’t shorted or burnt it’s possible.
I wouldn't buy an Apple product full stop because of parts pairing and the fact I can't upgrade it without a ton of work and expense. I would pull it apart and get that dent out cos there's a good chance it will stop the dark spot on the screen which is probably a pressure mark. I repaired an Asus laptop with the same problem, just tapped the dent out and the screen was right as rain again, this was 6 years ago and I still use that laptop today.
I wonder if the screen would look fine if the aluminum dent was pushed back out. Perhaps the display isn’t permanently damaged. Like how screens without glass on top can get discolored temporarily if you press your finger against them.
Aint that dark spot in the screen comes because the case dent is pushing on it?? What if you get the dent out the case ? Would it resolve the dark spot?
Ehh idk. Best Buy these past view weeks has had the base 14 inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro chip with 18 GB of RAM now standard and the 512 GB SSD for $1,500. I know the screen is smaller but having a brand new MacBook Pro with a year warranty and the ability to get AppleCare I don’t think can be beat.
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Would you buy this MacBook Pro? I had to buy *the cheapest* working one, but would it have been wiser to spend extra on one without a dent 🧐
I would spend a little extra, I bought a M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14” 1tb, 16gb ram for €1150, works perfectly fine(apart from a small scratch)
probably the dent on the back of the screen is making contact with the screen and that's the cause for the dark spot. its the same if you apply pressure from the front with your fingertip, you think you can remove the screens backplate and flatten it a bit? that might solve it. Cheers
try to pull out the dent with hot glue and a hook? easy fix maybe?
its worth a shot?
Maybe
the one I want!
Speaking as a technician - this is an easy fix.
Take off the lid, disassemble it to the point where the spot is visible (from my knowledge it is only the display) and work on it with a hammer.
Protect the hammer with a cloth and also the underground you are working on - and don't bang it too hard :D
The display just shows a stress mark, which is reversible. If you eliminate the tension of the lid, this is a OEM fix.
Was a good deal
Can't do it easily, LCD is integrated into upper lid. You're gonna risk cracking glass and marking any of the lcd layer.
@@mikemaj2 I know :( I cracked some of these lower bezels myself, but with a little bit of heat and a bit of force these come off easily. You have to know where to tackle the adhesive and where you'll brake it. And get parts from a reliable source is a problem since you can mostly buy display assemblys only as "donor" parts. But the Macs are still more repairfriendly than iPads. Dude! I hate working on iPads!!!!
I was thinking this but since it’s such a pain it makes it very difficult, I was thinking tho with maybe some PDR tools, you might be able to pull the dent gently and just enough to take the pressure off of the display
Honestly, the M1 Pro (and, to an extent, the whole M1 line) is probably as good value a product as we're likely to see for a while. Still feels like a fast new computer (for most tasks) three years after release.
Indeed. I’m on macOS Sequoia and my M1 Air (with 16GB, 1TB) still runs like a champ for most tasks and even some games (including Tetris Effect, which is not native).
Try using a dent puller, bet the screen goes back to normal.
but still a bet
This. The dent is preventing from the light reaching the screen evenly. Removing the dent would fix the uneven lighting issue.
came here to say this
@@alborzdesign @lukemiani worth a shot
I was about to comment that I'd try hotsnot and pull that dent out.
I wouldn't pay a 1000 bucks for a defected macbook, especially now that parts are no longer easily swappable.
You probably wouldn't, many would.
Defected?
@@mavfan1 as in screen brokened with a dented topped.
@mavfan1 is referring to it being called “defected” rather than “defective”
Yeah
Wow. Coincidentally, I was also looking at that same listing and asking the seller questions about the MacBook. Glad to see it being put to good use.
As a M3 Pro 16 owner , I just purchased on marketplace an M1 Pro 1TB 16 for $750 for my son , And it’s in pristine condition, everything works as brand new, still can’t believe we pay that price for it since we almost went to the store to grab one M3 15 Air 😂
Holy cow!
probs stolen lol
Nice! You scored!! Which website did you use?
what marketplace did you find this at?
Wow
Not a pro but I bought my current M1 MB Pro with 16 GB of ram on eBay for 617 dollars after tax and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it including a battery that still lasts over 10 hours on a charge compared to my Intel MB Pro from 2017 that I had before it still blows my mind how much better this computer is.
M1 Pro machines still rock. There has been very little reason to upgrade unless you need the raw CPU increases from later iterations. Other than that the hardware has changed little since 2021 launch.
Fun fact, Apple removed all empty solder pads from M3 macs, so you cant upgrade storage even if u had all the little components.
Fun!
gyus i have the M1 pro 1 TB since 2023 (almost 2 years) and i can do everything i want with this mac!!! The only thing I regret is the RAM... 16Gb is not enough anymore :( But still love it
Dude I have base m3 air 8gb and it works fine , 16gb is really enough , maybe your workload require much better computer
@@technolevitator yeah! I use a lot final cut pro x with complex editing so 16gb is not a lot
@@technolevitatorno way, 32GB is minimum to keep multiple tabs open in Chrome.
@@seanwieland9763delusional, I edit in fc and 16 is fine but 32 would be better. You don’t need 32 just to browse chrome .
@@AngeloCapalboGhelli If all you're doing is Final Cut with complex editing, I highly doubt extra RAM would make any difference. If you had a 32GB RAM Macbook Pro right beside it with the same specs, it would run exactly the same.
Gotta admit, as a lifelong PC/Windows user, I love my silver M1 Pro 14". Does everything I want a laptop to do
Except gaming
@@stanleykerunge979 It does gaming. Just a few less titles. Parallels will run most Windows games pretty well though.
apple sliicon macs have been a game changer for apple
Yup, always used windows laptops, next laptop will be a macbook for sure!
MacBooks were a joke before.
for sure. I finally moved to a macbook air after being in a windows laptop my whole life
Any way to use a suction cup and pull some of that dent out? Might be able to at least minimize the impact on the display
Suction cup isn't strong enough. But I was thinking that simple hotsnot pull might be sufficient.
It should work with some hot glue and try to pull it out. I would bring it to these car repairs that fixes dents, I'm pretty sure they will leave it like new for not too much money
I would be willing to bet if you take that screen apart and bend those dents back out it would be fixed. Screen discoloration like that is usually caused by pressure. Remove the dents, relieve the pressure. Would make a cool video as well 😁
You're probably gonna make it worse, as every speck of dust and fingerprint will show up on lcd layers.
The issue with replacing the screen through third party or if you DIY is that you not only loose True Tone, which is fine if that's the only thing you loose, but from my own experience replacing the screen from another parts machine, unfortunately you also get artefacts on the top of the screen like rectangular shadows, there is a big jump in brightness when passing the half way mark and below the halfway mark you can tell the calibration is off as there are small square blocks that lights up brighter on parts of the screen as it tries to figure out the content on screen and the brightness to apply. It's annoying at low brightness but not an issue past the half way mark. You'll need to find a 3rd party repair place that can also take the chip containing the security pairing from the original screen to transfer into the replacement. That's why you see some of these services on eBay saying they need the original screen.
the artefacts are only present on the 14". You can swap the 16" displays without issues.
Microcenter has been selling those Apple factory refurbished for $1079 for the last couple months. Pretty good deal. Also M2 pro 16 inch for $1599.
I scored a 16 M2 Pro for $794 with a no boot issue, the seller must have thought it had a bad logic board. I was able to get it to reinstall OSX, it only two battery cycles and was only 2 months old.
I was looking into an M1 Air/Pro but the M2 Mini price point is too good to pass up IMO. Im surprised a lot of M1 Airs with 8gb/256gb are still asking $500+
it's still a very functional machine. but when you realize u can get a M1 16GB 1TB MBP for $150 more if u look around, I get the surprise! I actually paid for the same spec mini for the same price & he was nice to cancel the sale so I could get the MBP - couldn't be happier!
Great vid as always Luke.
Can you revisit buying headless MacBooks?
Only this time Looking for the M series, both Base and Pro models.
A two part series would be great. Part 1 for the Base M series, and Part 2 for the Pro.
I'll bet that the dark spot issue can be fixed by applying auto body shop techniques to remove the dimple in the case top cover. This woud be done by adhering a hot glue post to the center of the dimple and pulling it up to take the pressure of of the display module. Most like coud be done with the cover still on the MBP.
I tried to love the Apple Silicon Mac's but I ultimately had to go back to Intel Mac's due to ARM compatibility issues. Bootcamp is absolutely imperative to my IT job and running a half baked ARM version of Windows in Parallels under a subscription is a scam and it only works when it wants to work.
I agree, especially locally (Seattle) you can buy a 14/16 M1 Pro for around $800-$1000. With my personal 16inch 1tb M1 Pro being purchased for $800 two years ago!
I purchased my 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro with a 32-core GPU, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage (almost fully specced out except for storage) for $2,040 about two weeks ago. I couldn’t believe the price, especially since I bought my base model 14-inch M1 MacBook Pro for just over $1,700 when it first came out!
Where did you find that? Sounds like an absolutely incredible deal
@@ryleighnewman I purchased it from BackMarket but I definitely got lucky. At first, I almost thought it was too good to be true since it even came in an Apple refurbished box. After getting it checked out by Apple Support, it turns out the laptop was indeed refurbished by Apple. The refurbisher listed on BackMarket was ‘Gainsaver.’ 🤷🏽♀️
@@ryleighnewman I purchased it from BackMarket but I definitely got lucky. At first, I almost thought it was too good to be true since it even came in an Apple refurbished box. After getting it checked out by Apple Support, it turns out the laptop was indeed refurbished by Apple. The refurbisher listed on BackMarket was ‘Gainsaver.’ 🤷🏽♀️
@@ryleighnewman I purchased it from B-ackMarket but I definitely got lucky. At first, I almost thought it was too good to be true since it even came in an Apple refurbished box. After getting it checked out by Apple Support, it turns out the laptop was indeed refurbished by Apple. The refurbisher listed on B-ackMarket was ‘Gainsaver’ 🤷🏽♀️.
I bought that exact same configuration brand new in May 2022 for ~$5,000 😅
Try the suction cup on the dent and pull it out. Then update us on the results
Bro! I was literally JUST deciding between this exact model and a M2 Macbook Air 15". Great video!
I’ve been using my 14” M1 Pro base model MacBook Pro since January 2023 and it’s been amazing. No complaints over a year later. It seems like it’ll last forever.
I am a long time ago former mac user. I just managed to snag a M1 MacBook Air for $300. While it only has 8/256, the kicker is that it has never been used. The battery life astonishes me. It run circles around my 4-Core mini Windows PC (AMD) with 40 Gigs of ram. It's been so long I had forgotten why I love Macs. Hooked it up via USB C to HDMI to a 4k tv, but will need an appropriate monitor. EDIT: The TRACKPAD!
Aliexpress sells high-quality replacement screens. Bare lcd is about 80, and full screen with back is 132. It even has the apple logo and a high-quality webcam
@lukemiani
I would - almost - bet that if you unglue the display and carefully hammer the dents flat from the inside it will be near perfect again.
I reckon you're right, but that would certainly be tricky!! I tried to use a suction cub to suck the dent out, but it didn't work LOL
add hot glue sticks like this paintless dent repair tutorials 😂
and break the display while ungluing it...
@@graxxor YOLO
@@lukemiani Perhaps heatgun it first if you’re feeling ballsy. That’s how you dealt with metal reshaping in the olden days
6:10 guessing off of dosdude1’s video it would be more easier to just use blank nands when upgrading your storage as well you can configure it to be more than 1tb but also it will program them all in dfu mode if they were all blank
I currently own the M3 Pro MacBook Pro 18GB/512GB Space Black, but I baby mine and didn't want to actually take it out of the house! (I know) So I have just managed to get myself the M1 Pro 14, 10 core CPU/16 core GPU 16GB/1TB for £690!! What a saving, these newer models do not seem to be keeping their value as well as Macs used to, which is weird. Keep up the great work. Almost time for M4 Macs haha..
I managed to get a MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 16GB, 512GB for £749.99 in the UK.
Has a few signs of wear and tear on the case and the anti glare coating is startinng to come off the screen but its not visible at all when in use.
Very happy.
Wow getting Lukes video 2 minutes after upload that is impressive lol
Definitely got a good deal..
About 12 months ago B&H was selling off Top of the Line M1 MBP M1 Max 16in units with 4TB of storage and 64 gigs of ram for about half of apples heavily taxed unit (2200 v North of 4K). Thats why I have one now. If I could have found this one at the time I may have been tempted to get it instead... I really dont need all that horsepower but I do like it...
How? He doesn’t need it. So how is he getting a good deal it’s gonna sit up and collect dust
I picked up a base model 14" M1 Pro 8/14 16/512 this spring for $900 on FB Marketplace. It's in pretty perfect condition with Apple Care+ until July 2025 and only had 30-ish battery cycles. Incredible deal for a computer that was $2k two years ago
I got the exact same without the defect for $1,100 and it was my first entry into Macs. I haven’t looked back since. Best bang for buck ever! All day battery life with so much power! I struggle to get anything else
open box bestbuy is good choice, i bought m2 pro pristine condition for 1330 plus tax, zero use of battery no dents cant beat that deal but no box included
Nice find, AS USUSAL! I recently picked up a 2023 Macbook M2 Pro 14 inch 12 Core CPU, 19 Core GPU, 1TB SSD w/ AppleCare+ 10/26/26 for $850 on FB Marketplace ... amazing laptop:, upgraded from 2015 MBP 15" Maxed out Retina (once a KING)
Thanks for great content!
Try a paintless dent removal tool to pull the dents out, might fix the dark spots
Umm did you say windows 4:06
Hey Luke :) Brillinant minds think alike. :) I bought this same 16" M1 Pro MacBook Pro, but 1TB, 10 days ago. It was listed as in mint condition. Of course you're never sure what's up with it until you receive it. When I did I was blown away. It looked brand new. Not one mark on it. And the battery cycle count was 14 and battery health was 100%. 19 months old. I'm so jacked. I also have an M1 Mac Mini and this one runs about 80% faster. I paid $1030 + tax = $1120. I'm a really good shopper. :) 👍✊
Some people really take care of their machines. Even my 2008 MacBook Pro looks brand new. My current M1 Max model has been in a hard shell case since day one, and I take it out and clean both it and the case often. I also have the boxes, whoever gets my machine next will be suspicious that I didn't steal a brand new model lol.
I would play some music or videos on it and check to see if there an audio glitch that causes sporadic audio distortion through the Mac's speakers. Otherwise, it's sound fairly reasonable.
A tip for those who are willing to buy some macbook with similar problem, there is a catch: You have to try to un dent it right after you buy it, mine was the same and with time the screen cracked by itself because of the pressure on the glass. I gess the screen being so slim and with a material that has no elasticity makes the impressive screen rather fragile. Now i have a screenless m1 pro for 500.
I got the exactly the same model for around $1,400, brand new, fully sealed, not used before. basically a perfect Mac in pristine condition for a reasonable price. it's literally at 3 charging cycles right now, I love it.
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Luke, try to pull the dents on the lid like they do with cars. The pressure from the lid might be what is causing the low light issue as the LED panel might be prevented illuminating the screen by the dent.
I've had my 16/1TB M1 Pro since 2021, and repairability is this laptop's biggest issue. My original display went out, and it cost $800 to replace it at the Apple Store. Also, something that I've noticed with the first and second displays is that near the hinges, the metal starts caving in, and the screen becomes misaligned. I'm not sure if it's a widespread issue, but it's happened to me twice.
Try with suction cup you used to open the bottom to pop the dent out, did that couple of times and sometimes had to use a bit of heat and always worked. I think the dent is slightly pressing on your backlight.
@5:27 Steve Jobs vibes : "Boom" ... 🤣
Watching this on my 2021 16" MB Pro. I think I'm going to keep it for awhile!
I bought the then new 16” 2020 M1 MBP base model in the 1st week of January 2021 on a purchase return discount (~$2,150). I have used it ever since with a great experience. I would buy it again, though I love the 15” air form factor. I have not bought an M2 or M3 because there’s little difference for my use. I did get an external SSD caddy that runs wicked fast and when I get 40-50Gb in my temp drive, I move it to the external HD. That keeps my SSD at about 300GB of 512GB used. It’s such a great machine the M4 Pro will have to be something extra to replace it.
Love my 16 M1 Pro. I paid top dollar for it at release but even today I think it’s an excellent value if you can find a clean one used or refurbished.
Still happy with my M1 Max Macbook Pro. Might upgrade when the M5 comes out. I had my old Macbook Pro from 2014 before I got the M1. I don't upgrade too often. I would be interested in an iMac with a larger screen if they introduced one. I have a 2019 27" iMac currently with Core i9 and 64GB.
I just got a 2020 MacBook Pro 13 in M1 256 storage and 16 RAM for $600 on BackMarket. Haven’t had any problems but will definitely have the hardware inspected like you showed.
that anker prime hub is going to be my next purchase I am happy they sponsored you @Luke Miani!!!
Still loving my 14” M1 Pro MBP, with 16GB of RAM. Been rocking it since launch and it’s like new. That said, I’m looking forward to the M4 line, only because I want the 16” for photo editing while traveling.
I'd love to see you try and fix that screen lid. Maybe some suction cup to undo the dent? I believe there are car repairing kits to do such things. I understand this isn't risk free, but you can try and then it will be a really cheap macbook pro in semi-perfect condition.
In some situations it is absolutely worth it if the "damage" is minimal and the price is right.
I heard that m4 generation has updated video encoders
Could the dark mark be caused by pressure on the back of the screen because of the dent? Could be an easy and cheap fix? Best wishes, Colin.
Go to a paintless dent remover!!!! I am so curious what they can do
I BOUGHT THE 14 AND 16 IN TB MODELS LOVE THEM!! USE THE SUCTION CUP FOR THE DENT IN THE LID .....IJS
Maybe you can pull the dent out with a suction cup or something. I'm sure it's pressing on the screen.
For context, 3 months later, the M1 Pro 2021 14 inch model with 16/512 spec is going for $1038 on Amazon (renewed, excellent condition) whereas the cheapest in stock 14 inch Macbook Pro (M3, only 8/512) at Best Buy is $1199. If your budget is that $1200 new model, you can even get a 16 inch 2021 M1 Pro model, 16/512 also, for $1129. The deals are out there, but as more M4 models get into the hands of people who want them, more of these M1/M2 models will show up for the rest of us to afford. I'll keep my C2D 2010 model for awhile, it's been fun so far and I want to see how far I can push it.
I’ve seen these M1 Pros with damaged screens for around £400 on eBay uk. I know how to replace the screen and yet I still decided it wasn’t worth it. Even if you do decide to flip you’re barely making 100-200 with all the effort and risk involved
I try to repair that indent with succion tools or some realy sticky thinks like strong adhesive tape, and hope that display issue is fixed 🤔
I would check if screen is good after detaching from lid. Maybe it is just a pressure mark from bend lid. Maybe some hammering from inside lid could solve that and then put back display into lid
got a fully functional 14 inch m1pro for 1000 bucks a month ago, no dents, no scratches and only 36 cycles, one of the best deals i´ve ever gotten. was a steal really
did you say "let me set up windows"? 4:03
“On these set up windows”
The cycles of the battery charge mean how many times it was actually charged. If it’s left on the charger you’ll have low numbers which means you could have a bad battery.
Thanks! This just confirms what I already knew. The M1 MBP is an amazing laptop! For years, I've upgraded my iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch and AirPods every three years, but not this time. Even though it's been three years now, my current 16/500 M1 MBP isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
As an owner of a 14" MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro and 32GB of RAM, I see zero reason to buy anything else at the moment. It's a great value for the performance and if these are going for under USD$1,000 now that's going to be hard to beat for a while.
My 16inch 1TB M1 Pro is still a beast. Don’t see any need to upgrade for a couple of years
OMG 55 seconds to render a 5 minute 4K video, maybe it's time to get a third macbook LOL
That dark spot would annoy the hell out of me. So for me not worth the 950
Hi. Dont You also need to calibrate the screen angle sensor?
Absolutely yes, since it is 16col i will use it as a workstation with dual monitor setup at home... That darker spot is not a deal breaker for me.
Very thought provoking video.
Can you compare a M1 Pro with a M2 Pro and a M3 Pro?
To see if in Final Cut Pro make the exact same performance.
Thank you!
I scored this same model, though the 1TB version, at Best Buy for $1099 (refurbished) last week. And not only is it in nearly pristine condition, outside of a minor ding in the border, it has 99% battery health as well. Like you I am also a bit surprised at how much these things have depreciated, but I’m also not mad about it… Especially since the machine ended up only costing me $275 because BB offered $825 in trade-in value for my 14” model of the same machine.👏🏼
I just bought an 16" M1 Pro 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for $800 with only visible defect is evidence previous owner used a keyboard cover when the screen is off and you look for it. It also still has a year plus of AppleCare+.
where did you buy this? Ebay?
There was a time a MacBook held its value for years. No longer, but unless you’re into the latest/‘greatest,’ an M1 at a discount price will do the job with [the same] style and still excellent performance. It’s a win-win, keeping an old M1 MacBook Pro (like me), or buying a used M1.
I'm guessing the dent in the screen caused the different light diffusing layers of the backlight to squish and not work as well as they should.
I’m curious if it’s still a good display and if you un-bent the display casing if it would work fine. If the pixel isn’t shorted or burnt it’s possible.
is the M1pro vs M4 pro video done yet?
I'd still buy the Air because that dent and the shade on the screen would drive me nuts even if the performance is better
I got my pristine macbook pro M3 "14 16GB ram 1tb storage for 1660SGD (1255USD). It's 4 months old and with 12 battery cycle. Was it a good deal?
I think what those graphs really show is how much they hobbled the Air
I wouldn't buy an Apple product full stop because of parts pairing and the fact I can't upgrade it without a ton of work and expense. I would pull it apart and get that dent out cos there's a good chance it will stop the dark spot on the screen which is probably a pressure mark. I repaired an Asus laptop with the same problem, just tapped the dent out and the screen was right as rain again, this was 6 years ago and I still use that laptop today.
I think your video shows the 1200 M1 Pro without damage is the best value given how much better it is than M2 air and how much more m3 pro is.
I wonder if the screen would look fine if the aluminum dent was pushed back out. Perhaps the display isn’t permanently damaged. Like how screens without glass on top can get discolored temporarily if you press your finger against them.
You can try a dent puller for cars to take out the dent. not a bad deal.
Aint that dark spot in the screen comes because the case dent is pushing on it?? What if you get the dent out the case ? Would it resolve the dark spot?
Why didn't you try to pull that dent out? Like they do with car dents. Is it even possible? Would it fix that screen issue?
Which screen do you have in the background? I am looking for a monitor… are these good?
Ehh idk. Best Buy these past view weeks has had the base 14 inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro chip with 18 GB of RAM now standard and the 512 GB SSD for $1,500. I know the screen is smaller but having a brand new MacBook Pro with a year warranty and the ability to get AppleCare I don’t think can be beat.
The 16 inch seems to be cheaper across the board. Marketplace has them for around $700
Waiting for m4 pro - it will phenomenal
You can get a $900 16inch 16gb M1 Pro on best buy. When I got mine it only had a small dent on the bottom and works perfectly.