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Will AppleCare fix PB if I dropped it?
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*beeeeeeeep* WRONG!Skilz34 said:Applecare will cover me accidentally dropping it, correct?
Sorry.
Does your household insurance cover 'accidents' like this?
Also some CC Companies give some cover on items bought with their cards but I think its mainly for theft or loss. I'd check out both these before you reach for the ducttape.
Also some CC Companies give some cover on items bought with their cards but I think its mainly for theft or loss. I'd check out both these before you reach for the ducttape.
That's what homeowners or renters insurance is for - and you'd need to have a "rider" (added special coverage) to cover the laptop. The good news is those riders are cheap.
However if you've already dropped it then you're out of luck. I wouldn't recommend trying to fool an insurance company.
However if you've already dropped it then you're out of luck. I wouldn't recommend trying to fool an insurance company.
Sorry to hear that - I can feel your pain after a similar accident with my digital camera earlier this year.
AppleCare doesn't cover accidental damage, which is why it's a complete waste of money in my opinion. You are far more likely to drop or have it stolen than have something go wrong on it by itselft (in the 2nd or 3rd year of ownership only, I might add). Unfortunately for you, the AppleCare you've bought means you've invested even more in your PB than had you not got it. Hope it doesn't cost too much to fix.
Try insurance first, but don't make anything up. Good luck.
AppleCare doesn't cover accidental damage, which is why it's a complete waste of money in my opinion. You are far more likely to drop or have it stolen than have something go wrong on it by itselft (in the 2nd or 3rd year of ownership only, I might add). Unfortunately for you, the AppleCare you've bought means you've invested even more in your PB than had you not got it. Hope it doesn't cost too much to fix.
Try insurance first, but don't make anything up. Good luck.
Skilz34 said:I dropped my PB a couple of hours ago and it cracked the left side of the screen that connects to the hinge. I didn't even drop it that bad. Regardless, I do have AppleCare. Applecare will cover me accidentally dropping it, correct?
Of course, you don't have to tell them how it got damaged. Or you could always make up a story.
latergator116 said:
if you just said it's "damaged" then it's the end of story. warranties cover defects, which you wouldn't use the word "damaged" to describe. (more like it stopped working.)
damage implies something external happening to it -> accidents, which are covered by insurance, not warranties.
Try wegenermedia.com
Everyone is correct. Applecare will not cover accidents. Dropped my 15" and cracked the display. Apple wanted $1350.00. I sent it to wegenermedia.com who did a great job bending the case back in shape and relacing the LCD for half the price. Highly recommended.
good luck
Everyone is correct. Applecare will not cover accidents. Dropped my 15" and cracked the display. Apple wanted $1350.00. I sent it to wegenermedia.com who did a great job bending the case back in shape and relacing the LCD for half the price. Highly recommended.
good luck
jxyama said:
That's true. If you tell them that it has stopped working and you send in your damaged computer, I bet they will probably fix it.
Btw never ever think of tell a lie to an insurance company. You just dont understand the kind of problem you can be in if you are caught:
- no one will ever want to insure you again, for ANYTHING.
- they will ask you to refund any suspisious claims you ever got.
- ruin your credit / reputation.
- might have trouble to buy a house or rent an appartment because you cant insure it.
- etc...
People dont understand the risk they take to get a few $.
- no one will ever want to insure you again, for ANYTHING.
- they will ask you to refund any suspisious claims you ever got.
- ruin your credit / reputation.
- might have trouble to buy a house or rent an appartment because you cant insure it.
- etc...
People dont understand the risk they take to get a few $.
iJon said:
I know they aren't stupid, but like someone already said, sometimes they really don't care. I have done this a few times and it has worked. Of course you will be taking a risk by doing this, but it could save you some serious $$.
crap freakboy said:but theres honor amongst thieves.
If that was the case the insurance companies (thieves) would be honourable and pay out when you drop your powerbook.
i got 1800 euros from my home insurance when i broke the screen of my previous powerbook. all i had to do was get it in writing from apple-certified service company that repairing the unit will cost that much.