The only heartbreaking thing after seeing the Titanic sink is a broken screen of a MacBook! MacBooks are expensive, and so are their screens, so a broken one is a thing to worry about.

What should you do with the broken screen? Can you still use the laptop? Or should you get the screen replaced?

This is the perfect article for anyone with a broken MacBook, as it covers what exactly you should do in this scenario.

Use an Additional Monitor to Compensate for the Broken Display

An external display is supported by all MacBooks and iMacs, albeit the specific adapter and type vary depending on Mac’s vintage:

Follow these steps to connect an additional monitor to your MacBook:

• Connect the additional monitor with the MacBook.
• If you are lucky enough to have display mirroring enabled, you will get the screen over the external display.
• Or you will get the second screen. Go to Display preference and check the Mirror Display box under the Arrangement Tab.
• You will be able to see the laptop’s screen over the new monitor.

Use the VNC or Screen Sharing to Connect for Remote Access

Using Bonjour, macOS provides remote screen access over a local network, but only if Screen Sharing is enabled in the Sharing preference pane. If this is the case, take the following steps:

• Turn on the laptop, and try to open the Finder app. Tap on it and open the Locations Section. Your Mac’s name will appear there.
• Click on it, and you’ll be able to see the Screen Share option in the upper-right corner of the Finder Window.
• Tap on it, and you can screen share the mac with other displays.

If you enable Screen Sharing and also configure a password for VNC viewers in Computer Settings, you should be able to use conventional VNC screen-sharing software from any computer on the network (even a Mac) or one that can connect to the network remotely.

Use the Target Disk Mode

Target Disk Mode may come to the rescue if all else fails. This allows a MacBook to be mounted on other Macs as a hard drive. The procedure depends on the macOS you are using, so check Apple’s set of instructions to use the target disk mode and transfer files.

Get the Display Fixed

The cost of repairing your Mac screen will undoubtedly be high. Your screen is the most expensive part of all the hardware, which is one reason why people avoid getting the MacBooks repaired by Apple.

However, rest assured that an Apple repair is not the only option available to you. There are other approaches for folks who do not wish to incorporate Apple in the process. The most common choice is to hire a third-party repairer to complete the work for you.

For a much lower price than Apple may have given you, most will pick up and drop off your MacBook, repair the screen, and provide you with a one-year guarantee.

Investing in AppleCare+ is a Good Idea

If you want Apple to repair your MacBook, but you don’t want to pay a huge price for it, take AppleCare+. Apple has two types of warranties, one that you get on purchasing a new Mac, which includes 90 days of telephonic coverage for any issues, and one year of service for any type of hardware issues, excluding damages.

But you can take the AppleCare+ plan for added assistance. MacBook users can avail of the Care+ plan within 60-day of the date of purchase of their laptop.

Always get AppleCare+ when you buy a MacBook or any other Apple product to ensure you get all costly repairs covered under the plan.

Final Thoughts

When your MacBook’s screen breaks, do not assume that getting it fixed will cost you hundreds of dollars, provided you have AppleCare+.

In this article, I’ve highlighted a variety of alternative ways in which you can overcome a MacBook with a broken screen.

I would advise you not to make a hasty decision. Instead, consider all of your possibilities before making a decision.