Cracked MacBook Display

I have a 13" MacBook with the right side of the LCD cracked on the inside. I am out of warranty and have no AppleCare. How much does Apple charge to replace an LCD Display?

Not sure what Apple would charge but I would try here first:
http://www.powerbookmedic.com/xcart1/

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    Hi guys,
    My macbook's got a rather disturbing crack from 'mishandling' - see http://img92.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0626pz1.jpg
    Any ideas on whether anything else will be damaged as a result of this? ie, will anything else start to fail? I don't intend to send this in for repairs due to the incredibly high cost (SGD1020, this machine cost me SGD2112)..
    Thanks!
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    There have been some reports of LCD displays apparently de-laminating on MacBooks as noted in other threads. Without seeing the particular display, I don't want to speculate.
    One thing I've noticed is that the top lid of the MacBook is fairly flexible, and I don't think it gives as much protection to the display as it should. When the MacBook is closed, pressure in the center of the lid could deflect the display enough to crack the display. If the macBook were placed in a backpack between heavy books, setting the backpack flat on the floor could put a lot of force from the books on the lid and thus crack the display.
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    As far as the Apple retail store goes, if you don't like the answer you get from the genius bar worker, ask politely to speak to the manager. The store manager has latitude in decision making. It sounds like you are well versed in courtesy, as the Apple store already agreed to make the repair; excellent!
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    I've tried resetting by taking out the battery/pressing the on button.
    I also did a clean 7 pass wipe and reinstalled Mac OSX.
    Used TechTool Deluxe - found no issues.
    Booted computer and pressed D to perform a Mac hardware test - no problems found.
    Not sure what to do now...
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    Message was edited by: Tanya Palta

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