It was informed to the owner that there were options available to him so that he could avoid the expensive replacement screen by utilizing his pc's external hdmi and/or his pc's usbc to any external screen (vga, dvi, or hdmi). Furthermore Mark was informed that there would be no charge to him if he opted for this cheaper alternative. However Mark would later request that the screen be replaced.
VIDEO: Mark's initial breakdown video


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