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A “Headless” M4 Pro MacBook Pro Owner Avoided $700 In Display Repair Fees By Strapping An M1 MacBook Pro Using Rubber Bands And The Screen As A Live Monitor

In an inventive attempt to save on repair costs, a Redditor shared how they connected an M4 Pro MacBook Pro with a broken display to an M1 MacBook Pro. By strapping the devices together and using rubber bands, the user employed a low-latency streaming tool called Moonlight to use the M1's screen as a functional monitor. This clever workaround illustrates how users can make the most of existing technology to avoid high repair costs, specifically Apple's exorbitant $700 fee for display repairs. While the hack is functional, it does come with drawbacks, such as increased weight and the need for additional tools when in public.