Need a new logic board for my 2017 MacBook Air i5. Apple employee said I can’t buy a used logic board?

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My 2017 MacBook Air i5 suddenly wouldn't turn on. I brought it to the Apple Store and they did a few tests, and they said it needs a new logic board. Of course they quoted some ridiculous repair cost, like $450 or something.

 

I looked on eBay and I can get a used logic board for $100. However, the Apple employee said something along the lines of

 

"You need a new logic board, or a used one that has been factory reset by Apple. The device will not work if you just buy a random one"

 

Is this true? None of the eBay postings mention a reset of any sort.

 

I don't want a new laptop, I really don't do anything crazy on it. Watch some YouTube videos, write some essays, etc. So I don't need anything new or fancy. Just wanna keep this one running as cheaply as possible

 

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