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itsbetteronamac

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Apr 27, 2003
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Hey somehow my 1.67GHz PB 15" just got a huge dent in the lower right hand corner (pushed in on the coner poped out on the sides), while in it's timbuk2 bag. I almost had a heart attack! So, now what do I do? Should I get it repaired for $350 and void my warrenty? Sell it on ebay, and buy a new one, and just take the hit? or Sell it on ebay, and hope they introduce one at Paris? If they introduce new ones at paris I would be ok with out a PB for awhile, but I can't wait any longer than that.

So, what would you do.
 

tekmoe

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Feb 12, 2005
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itsbetteronamac said:
Hey somehow my 1.67GHz PB 15" just got a huge dent in the lower right hand corner (pushed in on the coner poped out on the sides), while in it's timbuk2 bag. I almost had a heart attack! So, now what do I do? Should I get it repaired for $350 and void my warrenty? Sell it on ebay, and buy a new one, and just take the hit? or Sell it on ebay, and hope they introduce one at Paris? If they introduce new ones at paris I would be ok with out a PB for awhile, but I can't wait any longer than that.

So, what would you do.

maybe you should buy a laptop that is made of plas-tique? :eek:
 

wako

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Jun 6, 2005
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go look at some completed listings on ebay and see about how much you would lose. I think if you take a loss of 500 bucks its still worth it because atleast you will still have another year of warranty when you buy another one.
 

Sun Baked

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May 19, 2002
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You can always look into replacing the bottom case yourself, usually around $230US.
 

itsbetteronamac

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Apr 27, 2003
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Thanks for your help... I am going to the apple store to see what they say, but I doubt that they will say anything of value. It looks like I am leaning towards takingthe hit and sell it on ebay. And then maybe waiting a week to see if a PB is announced at paris.
 

wdlove

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Oct 20, 2002
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Taking you PowerBook to the Apple Store would be my recommendation. That way you will have a clearer idea of your options. If it's around $250, I would go ahead and get it fixed.
 

itsbetteronamac

macrumors regular
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Apr 27, 2003
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So I went to the Apple store, and the guy told me so much stuff. First if I was going to get it repaired by Apple they would chage me $800+! And that if I was to get my Notebook repaired by someother company it would NOT void my warrenty. Also, once I told them that it was in the bag when it happened, he said he would almost guarrenty that Timbuk2 would pay for the damages, and that if they don't... if I bring in all the letters and convo's I have with them he will help me get the money. So, I'm thinking that if Timbuk2 gives me money, I will probably just sell, and then buy a new one at paris. (if one comes out.) But, until then I am still not completely sure.
 
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