Macbook trackpad broken :o( Any Birmingham repairers?

[Derelict-UK]

My trackpad 'clicker' is fooked, using a PC mouse and the left clicker permanently pressed down isn't what I call fun!!

I have asked for a quote from 'Bad Apples' located in Birmingham and they said £140 (it's out of warranty). I have also asked for a quote from a place in Wednesbury but they haven't got back to me yet. Is there any other local B'ham Apple repairers, bar Apple themselves?

I would also need the rest replaced as there is a crack in it. Does £140 sound expensive or cheap?

 

[riz]

There is a place in Tewkesbury who do apple repairs. They send a jiffy bag etc.

 

[Rob]

See what apple quote. My MBP did this and it was just a loose screw!!!'

 

[Derelict-UK]

Fixed it myself, the battery was swollen, putting pressure on the trackpad.


Took the battery out, opened the case and made a small hole in each battery pouch, releasing the gasses that had built up and then resealing it with tape.


Now everything works fine and I am no poorer for doing it!!

 

[Tom]

Fixed it myself, the battery was swollen, putting pressure on the trackpad.


Took the battery out, opened the case and made a small hole in each battery pouch, releasing the gasses that had built up and then resealing it with tape.


Now everything works fine and I am no poorer for doing it!!

Woah. That doesnt sound safe.

 

[Derelict-UK]

It doesn't does it!! Still alive though lol.

Macbook working like it should too.

 

[Tom]

Fair enough, i'd get a new battery. But then thats just me.