How much to fix a dead screen on macbook pro

So, my friend's family all have macs, and love them, But thursday thier macbook pro screen died, they can still hear the computer running, but the screen is just black, as if it is turned off. So they went out and just bought a new one. It is at least 6 years old, I do not know any model numbers or anything. I am curious in buying it from them, and fixing it, to play with, and learn how macs work, since all I have ever used is windows (Except Ipads and Ipods), since Imacs, and macbooks cost over $1000. I was wondering about how much it would cost to fix it, if anyone has an idea. Also, if it costs too much to fix it, is it possible to hook up an ext

Take the broken computer to an Apple Store for a free diagnostic test.  Ask the repair tech how much it would cost to fix.  No one here can tell you because we don't know what is wrong with the computer.
kalebmullins wrote:
It is at least 6 years old
MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues .  The affected computers  were manufactured between approximately May 2007 and September 2008.

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