How to Sell a Broken MacBook in UAE: Cracked Screen, Dead Battery, Liquid Damage
MacBook Air M5 15" (A3448) is worth up to AED 3,200 at SellYourMac in Dubai, UAE. Free doorstep collection across the emirates with same-day bank transfer — Get my instant price.
Every week we receive MacBooks that owners assumed were worthless: snapped hinges, liquid spills, dead logic boards, swollen batteries. Most still fetch a real AED offer — sometimes surprisingly high. Here's the 2026 fault price chart and the safe shipping protocol.
The common faults and what they cost in resale
Percentages below are relative to the same model in fully working condition.
- Cracked screen, otherwise working — 60–70% of working price
- Dead battery / swelling — 75–85% of working price
- Single keyboard key broken — 88–93% of working price
- No power but charges — 35–45% of working price
- No power, no charge — 20–30% of working price
- Liquid damage, boots — 30–45% of working price
- Liquid damage, no boot — 15–25% of working price
- Bent chassis / hinge snapped — 50–65% of working price
What never gets bought
Pre-M1 Intel MacBooks with any fault are usually parts-only and fetch AED 50–150 max. A 2017 Intel MacBook Pro with a dead screen is more cost-effective to recycle than ship.
How to ship a broken MacBook safely
Pack the device in a snug box with at least 3cm of foam on every side. Disconnect the battery if swollen — never ship a swollen battery via air courier. Always book free pickup so we handle insurance.
What to disable before sending
Sign out of iCloud and disable Find My even if the screen is broken — you can do this from iCloud.com on any other device. We cannot pay for any MacBook still locked to your Apple ID.
Frequently asked
Is a MacBook with a swollen battery dangerous to ship?
Yes — swollen batteries are a fire risk. We send a tech to remove the battery on-site for free in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah before shipment.
Will you buy a MacBook that's been to a third-party repair shop?
Yes, but expect a 10–15% reduction if non-original parts (screen, battery) are detected via system diagnostics.
