MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly in Space Grey is available now at Mascom International for KSh 39,000, carrying the 13.3-inch Retina panel at 2560 x 1600 pixels, 227 pixels per inch, 500 nits of brightness and P3 wide colour support. This is a complete lid unit rather than a bare LCD, so it arrives with the aluminium back cover, front glass, hinges, display flex cable, T-CON board and 720p FaceTime HD camera already fitted and aligned. Mascom International holds the MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, ready for counter collection or countrywide delivery.
Cracked screens end more MacBook lives in Nairobi than any other single fault. A drop on a matatu step, a bag squeezed shut on a pen, or a knock during a boda boda commute leaves the glass spidered or the backlight dead. Repair technicians along Luthuli Avenue and River Road, students at Strathmore and USIU, graphic designers working out of Kilimani, and photographers moving between Westlands studios all reach the same point: the machine still runs fine, the SSD still holds every file, but nobody can see anything. A MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly brings that laptop back at a fraction of replacement cost.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who sell loose LCD panels requiring a delicate transplant into your existing lid, Mascom International supplies the whole assembly. Technicians consistently report that a full lid swap finishes in under an hour, while a bare-panel job runs three to four hours and carries real risk of cracking the new glass during bonding. Every MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly leaving Mascom International is checked for dead pixels, backlight evenness and camera function first. Bring your laptop to Kimathi Street and watch it fitted, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly
How do I confirm my MacBook is actually an A1708?
Turn the laptop over and read the fine print along the bottom edge of the aluminium base. The model number appears there as "Model A1708." That code covers the 13-inch MacBook Pro sold from Late 2016 through Mid 2017 with two Thunderbolt 3 ports and a normal row of function keys, EMC 2978 and EMC 3164. If your machine has a thin touch strip above the keyboard instead of function keys, it is an A1706. Bring the laptop to Kimathi Street and our counter staff will verify the model free of charge.
What is the difference between a full assembly and a bare LCD panel?
A bare LCD is just the glass and backlight sandwich, which a technician must separate from your damaged lid using heat, adhesive removal and hours of careful bonding. This full assembly arrives as the entire top half of the laptop: panel, aluminium rear housing, front bezel, hinges, camera, antenna cables and display flex, all pre-fitted at factory tolerances. Your technician disconnects the old lid and bolts the new one on. Fewer steps means fewer things break, and the finished job looks factory-original.
Can I fit this myself or do I need a technician?
Fitting requires T3, T5 and T8 Torx drivers plus P5 pentalobe bits for the bottom case, and the antenna coax cables must be unhooked and rerouted carefully. Someone comfortable with small electronics can manage it in about an hour. Most customers prefer a technician, and Mascom International can point you to trusted repair benches in Nairobi CBD. Never force the antenna bundle through the chassis opening, and never pry the display flex sideways from its socket. Those two mistakes cause most failed installations.
Will the camera and Wi-Fi still work after fitting?
Yes. The 720p FaceTime HD camera sits inside this assembly and connects through the same display flex cable, so Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calls work exactly as before. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas run inside the lid hinge area and are included with the unit. Reconnect both coax leads properly during fitting and your Safaricom Home Fibre or Airtel router connection returns at full 802.11ac speed. Any weak signal after a swap almost always traces back to a loose antenna connector rather than a faulty part.
Does this assembly work on the A1706 Touch Bar model too?
The lid is shared between the A1708 and the A1706, since both are 13-inch chassis from the same 2016 to 2017 production run. Apple part references 661-05095 and 661-07970 cover the Space Grey lid across both. Colour must match, though: a Space Grey lid on a Silver base looks obviously wrong and resale value drops. Confirm your base colour before ordering. Mascom International keeps Space Grey in stock and sources the Silver equivalent on request within a few working days.
Does the picture quality change after replacement?
No. The panel matches original brightness at 500 nits, the same 2560 x 1600 resolution, 227 pixels per inch, and P3 wide colour coverage, so photo editors and video graders see the colour accuracy they had before. Automatic brightness through the ambient light sensor keeps working. Note that no A1708 ever shipped with True Tone, so nothing is lost there. Graphic designers in Kilimani and Lavington who colour-calibrate their screens can re-run their calibration profile after fitting and continue working normally.
Why does a MacBook screen repair cost KSh 39,000 in Kenya?
Apple bonds the panel, glass and aluminium housing into one sealed unit, so the whole lid must be replaced rather than a single cracked layer. That part is imported, and the A1708 has been out of production since 2017, which tightens supply. Set against a KSh 39,000 repair, a comparable used MacBook Pro sells locally between KSh 75,000 and KSh 110,000. Repairing keeps your existing SSD, macOS installation and licensed software untouched, which is why most owners choose it.
Where do I buy the A1708 display assembly and do you deliver?
Mascom International stocks it at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Walk in with your laptop and we test the assembly against your machine before you pay. Order on +254 708 852 521 by call or WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties. Nairobi orders arrive the same day, and Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret receive theirs the next business day.
Technical Specifications
Panel Hardware and Picture Output
- 13.3-inch diagonal LED-backlit IPS panel, matching the exact size and mounting points of the original lid
- 2560 x 1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch, keeping text crisp at normal viewing distance
- 500 nits rated brightness, readable beside a window under direct Nairobi midday sun
- P3 wide colour gamut support, so photo and video work retains the same colour range as before
- Supported scaled resolutions of 1680 x 1050, 1440 x 900 and 1024 x 640 continue to function normally
- Integrated T-CON board handles timing and backlight control, removing any need to reuse old boards
Model Compatibility and Part References
- Fits MacBook Pro 13-inch A1708, covering Late 2016 (EMC 2978) and Mid 2017 (EMC 3164) production
- Also fits the A1706 Touch Bar chassis, which shares identical lid dimensions and hinge mounting
- Apple part references 661-05095 (2016) and 661-07970 (2017) apply to the Space Grey finish
- Silver bases require the matching Silver lid, referenced as 661-05096 and 661-07971
- Model number is printed on the underside of your laptop base for quick confirmation before ordering
- Does not fit A1989, A2159, A2251 or A2338 chassis, which use different hinge and cable layouts
Camera, Antenna and Hinge Components
- 720p FaceTime HD camera pre-installed and wired, keeping Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls working after fitting
- Ambient light sensor built into the bezel, so automatic screen brightness adjusts as before
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna coax cables routed through the lid, preserving 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 range
- Clutch hinges pre-torqued at factory tension, holding any lid angle without drooping during typing
- Display flex cable and spring cover tensioners attached, so no parts transfer from your damaged lid
Build Materials and Finish
- Anodised aluminium rear housing in Space Grey, colour-matched to original 2016 and 2017 Apple casings
- Front glass laminated directly to the panel, giving the same thin profile and closed-lid gap
- Bezel edges sealed against dust, which matters on Thika Road and Mombasa Road commutes
- Assembly weighs roughly 340 grams, adding no extra load compared to the lid it replaces
- Hinge covers and screw bosses match original mounting points, so the base closes flush with no rocking
Installation Requirements and Fitting
- Requires P5 pentalobe drivers for the bottom case and T3, T5 and T8 Torx bits for internal screws
- Battery must be disconnected before removing the old lid, protecting the logic board from short circuits
- Antenna coax leads unhook from the board and thread through the chassis opening without force
- Typical bench time runs 45 to 60 minutes for a technician who has done the job before
- No adhesive heating, glue removal or panel bonding is needed, unlike a bare LCD transplant
- Nairobi CBD repair benches near Luthuli Avenue handle this fitting routinely at modest labour rates
Testing, Sourcing and Condition
- Each unit is bench-tested for dead pixels, stuck subpixels and backlight bleed before it reaches the shelf
- Camera capture and ambient light sensor response verified on a live A1708 board during testing
- Hinge tension checked through a full open-and-close cycle to confirm the lid holds position
- Brightness stepping tested across the full macOS range from lowest setting to 500 nits
- Sourced through established parts channels, with the specific batch grade confirmed at purchase
Package Contents
- Complete MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly in Space Grey, comprising panel, front glass, aluminium rear housing and bezel
- Pre-fitted 720p FaceTime HD camera, ambient light sensor, T-CON board and display flex cable
- Attached clutch hinges with plastic hinge covers and spring cover tensioners
- Routed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna coax cables
- Protective transport packaging with corner cushioning
Note:Screws, Torx and pentalobe drivers, and adhesive strips are not included. Mascom International stocks toolkits separately for technicians who need them.
Warranty
The MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering dead pixels, backlight failure, camera faults and hinge slippage that appear under normal use. Physical damage after fitting, liquid contact, and cracks caused during installation fall outside this cover. Keep your receipt, and our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly.
Buying the MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the MacBook Pro A1708 display assembly in Space Grey, with Silver sourced on request, at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM, bring your laptop, and we test the assembly against your board before any money changes hands.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the part the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the assembly and pay only when it arrives.
Every unit comes with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Mascom International serves customers nationwide with accurate part identification, current Kenyan pricing, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store. Send us a photo of your laptop's underside on WhatsApp and we will confirm your model before you order.
