About Apple's replacement program...

[DDar]

I know Apple frequently replaces laptops with new ones if yours fails, so my question is, what'll they do once the new MBPs come out and the old MBPs fail (assuming that the GPU issue DOES strike us all)? Will they just replace it with the new model if you're under warranty or Applecare? I mean, they can't quite give you a refurb one when you payed full price, right? =/

 

[Benjamindaines]

They will give you a new logic board. If the entire system needs to be replaced, then it depends on the genius (some will give you the same model, assuming they can still get it, and some will give you a new machine with close matching specs).

 

[robbieduncan]

Apple keep stock of parts including logic boards to repair "old" machines for years after new ones become available. In most cases they will repair the machine with like-for-like parts.

 

[alphaod]

They will only replace the whole machine if the problem can't be repaired or it required multiple repairs.