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Did you have to return your Mac?
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still works well, although I have to get the lcd replaced because of a faint red line only evident on dark images, that's not the computers fault though, it's mine from keeping it in my bag.
I've been a Mac user for over 20 years and have never once had a problem under warranty, let alone needed to return a machine.
I've also been supporting Macs at my various places of work for most of that time and it's been the same story there.
The only Mac that's ever completely died on me was an old PM8200 whose logic board failed - but it was getting on for 5 years old and had been largely retired by that point, so wasn't a biggie.
I've also been supporting Macs at my various places of work for most of that time and it's been the same story there.
The only Mac that's ever completely died on me was an old PM8200 whose logic board failed - but it was getting on for 5 years old and had been largely retired by that point, so wasn't a biggie.
well that was silly wasnt it? so they let you return your Mac for doing that? what did they do to it? if you messed up your system a simple reinstall should fix it.
I have never had to return a mac.
But things have broken (usually outside the warranty period) and I've had to fix them. I've had a power supply go out, a broken keyboard, and a few other niggling things. Probably $500 in repairs or so over more than 20 years. I've never purchased AppleCare and I've saved the cost of it several times over.
But things have broken (usually outside the warranty period) and I've had to fix them. I've had a power supply go out, a broken keyboard, and a few other niggling things. Probably $500 in repairs or so over more than 20 years. I've never purchased AppleCare and I've saved the cost of it several times over.
I've never returned any of the 13-14 Macs I have owned over the last 15 years nor had anything fail on one during the 1st year. Of course I usually end up upgrading just about every component before the 3 years is up
. Also I have never purchased an extended warranty only ever had the standard 1 year.
I have had hard drives fail but that has always been long after any warranty period has expired.
The only parts I have replaced due to defect before 3 years are the CD/DVD drives in more recent models. When CD drives ran $300-400 they lasted but when the CD DVD drives were under $70 they just became complete garbage. Since my G4 Powermac and iBook bought in 2001 I have never had DVD drive or Super drive last over 1 1/2 years nor any aftermarket replacements. This also holds true for CD/DVD drives in PC's I have owned and in friends Mac's and PC's.
. Also I have never purchased an extended warranty only ever had the standard 1 year.I have had hard drives fail but that has always been long after any warranty period has expired.
The only parts I have replaced due to defect before 3 years are the CD/DVD drives in more recent models. When CD drives ran $300-400 they lasted but when the CD DVD drives were under $70 they just became complete garbage. Since my G4 Powermac and iBook bought in 2001 I have never had DVD drive or Super drive last over 1 1/2 years nor any aftermarket replacements. This also holds true for CD/DVD drives in PC's I have owned and in friends Mac's and PC's.
I wish I could return my Al iMac 20"
I've got a 20" iMac with the faded screen - colour changes from top to bottom of the screen.
Apple won't exchange it. That's how the screens are - they say.
But myself and a million others who bought a 20" Al iMac would change the screen if Apple would do it.
Has anyone exchanged for a 24"? & what was the changeover?
I've got a 20" iMac with the faded screen - colour changes from top to bottom of the screen.
Apple won't exchange it. That's how the screens are - they say.
But myself and a million others who bought a 20" Al iMac would change the screen if Apple would do it.
Has anyone exchanged for a 24"? & what was the changeover?
Mac Pro...no problems.
MacBook...returned next day because left arrow key was not working. Got a new one on the spot!
-Kevin
MacBook...returned next day because left arrow key was not working. Got a new one on the spot!
-Kevin
Out of the five Macs, one Cinema Display, five iPods, and three AirPort routers I've purchased over the years, I've only had one warranty problem concerning a PowerBook screen. Every other Apple product I've owned has been rock-solid.
Did you have to return your Mac - Probably!
I probably should return my refurb 20" iMac as the superdrive has given up and just spits out disks - after one week of ownership
(Seems to be a known issue with the mashita superdrives judging by these forums)
However - the screen is perfect and has a bigger than ordered HD installed - also have it set up just right for me, so am happy to use an external DVD burner which I already had.
But yes I probably should return it
I probably should return my refurb 20" iMac as the superdrive has given up and just spits out disks - after one week of ownership
(Seems to be a known issue with the mashita superdrives judging by these forums)
However - the screen is perfect and has a bigger than ordered HD installed - also have it set up just right for me, so am happy to use an external DVD burner which I already had.
But yes I probably should return it
When I got my 15" PowerBook G4, it needed an LCD display replacement due to "white spots". It was an issue with the first batch of these PowerBooks.
That's the same issue I had with my first PowerBook. I haven't had a problem other than that with any other Apple product.
My first Mac, the first Intel CD Mac mini, was bad and completely died within 24 hours of delivery. For my own peace of mind, I returned it for a full refund and started over.
Over 12 Macs later, no returns (some repairs, I guess that's to be expected).
Over 12 Macs later, no returns (some repairs, I guess that's to be expected).
I returned my Aluminum 20" iMac three weeks into using it after four dead pixels showed up without an invitation. They swapped it for a new one and it's been perfect.
I bought 3 iMac and 1 MacBook in the past 1.5 years. I had to return one of the iMac's (DOA) and the MacBook (wireless issues). The 2 other iMac have been fine. I have been having issues with the screen on one of the iMacs recently (a dark strip down the centre). So ... out of 4 Mac I have had problems with 3 of them. That said, the replacements iMac I received is working fine and so is the MacBook.
Cheers.
Cheers.
2007 MBP had a logic board problem immediately after purchase. I had to send it out to AppleCare for repair. It was gone about five days.
About six months after purchase, the battery failed and AppleCare shipped me a new one.
Since then, no real problems except my system stopped sleeping after 10.5.2.
All that said, I see no reason I wouldn't buy a Mac again. Computers sometimes have problems and AppleCare has taken care of things easily and quickly.
About six months after purchase, the battery failed and AppleCare shipped me a new one.
Since then, no real problems except my system stopped sleeping after 10.5.2.
All that said, I see no reason I wouldn't buy a Mac again. Computers sometimes have problems and AppleCare has taken care of things easily and quickly.
