My hunch is increase due to usd exchange rate. Let's hope they don't increase the labor charges.

If i may ask, that price quoted by an ASP in KL? have you tried to ask other ASP? parts prices arent controlled by Apple. ASPs sets their own prices as long its reasonable so you may want to ask other ASPs.

looks normal from this angle but if you're ever in doubt you can send in to your most convenient SC.

highly recommended for MBA/iMacs because they're under rm1k for the AppleCare. MBPs cost more.

Not trying to scare you but MBPs MainLogicBoards cost more than 2k to repair out of warranty. Even the display modules arent cheap.

Any AASP would do. Google 'AASP locator'

Goto Apple.com.my website scroll down and click support.
You can now schedule them to call you back for a diagnostic. Just tell them you were outstation and couldn't make it back on time. I've seen they give grace period up to 14 days(don't quote me on that).
Good luck.

1)click this step 1 and scroll until the bottom, then click 'Get Support'
2)select 'repairs and physical damage'
3)select 'screen or display quality'
4)select schedule a call
5) enter your imei

after that follow instruction.
What will happen - instead of you goin physically to any service centre the first time and face uncertainty, Apple helps you to schedule a call back session - Yes Apple will actually call you back!
At the end of the session you should be given a Case ID. Take this Case ID to the preferred Service centre of your choice (determined during your phonecall as well) and just drop the phone together with the Case ID.
As far as i know Malaysian AASP at not obliged to provide spare phones to their customers. Depending on stock/model availlability the replacement (If Apple deems it is necessary to replace) may be between 1-14 days. I have experience receiving an iPhone6S replacement the next day. Your mileage may vary.

Disclaimer - Writer does not work for Apple and Apple has no obligation to replace your device based on whats is written above.

Great 😃

You may try but apple warranty policy applies to local units.

Unless you can convince Apple you're an American tourists with proper credentials

Don't think they're able to order that anymore, mbp 2009 eol back in 2014

Phones turnaround time are shorter. If they happen to have the same SKU in stock very likely you'll get a replacement the same day or next business day.

Most AASP in MY does not stock old MBP battery parts, so usually the turnaround time is about 7-8 working days. Usually AASP adds a few days as a buffer to protect themselves incase theres a hiccup on logistics.....yes DHL and TNT screws up sometimes.

Depending on models. I know most will stock mbp 13/15 batteries and they dont change these like everyday.

Ask them what are the diagnostic charges. No one does charity and there are chargeable after the warranty lapses.