Heaty components and very compact build structure don't mix well in many cases.
Laptops are faultier than desktops as well for a reason.
Glassed Silver:mac
Nope, blame lead-free solder.
Heaty components and very compact build structure don't mix well in many cases.
Laptops are faultier than desktops as well for a reason.
Glassed Silver:mac
Nope, blame lead-free solder.
Done it yourself? Most likely not then. They don't have to at least. Maybe they are super humble and accomodating.Do you guys think Apple will replace mine even if I took out the optical drive? (mine is eligible)
Just got off the phone with AppleCare and also directly with our local Apple Store here. Both said that this story is not true. Their is no replacement program for this.
Thank you, yes I did it myself, I can just put it back in before I go to the Apple store then, I guess they would mind?That as well.
Two of my old 360s who I sold for parts say hello.
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Done it yourself? Most likely not then. They don't have to at least. Maybe they are super humble and accomodating.
If you got it done by an Apple certified repair store or Apple itself, then yes, you will be covered.
Glassed Silver:mac
I'm on my 3rd logic board (counting the original mobo) with my early 2011 MBP. Its seriously starting to aggravate me, especially since the last one didn't last even 3 months. With my luck apple will pull one of their "only these serial numbers qualify" everyone else is out of luck stunts.Maybe there's hope for us Macbook Pro 2011 owners in that case...
2011 MacBook Pro and Discrete Graphics Card
Tons of people having graphic card failures that require fixing or full on replacements...
Thank you, yes I did it myself, I can just put it back in before I go to the Apple store then, I guess they would mind?
"Apple....it just works"
Does this address the screen dimming issues?
Oh okay, thank you for pointing that out, I will call before to make sure.They would, yes.
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I should add that they will most likely see that somebody has tinkered with the machine anyways though, so maybe you give them an anonymous call in another Store and ask them first just to get to know what their policy is on those sorts of machines.
Beware though, them opening an uncovered machine will set you back some bucks most likely.
Especially if you don't tell them and let them walk into a trap of cost of work.
Glassed Silver:mac
Good to know! Let me check the serial number of my baby...
AUGH!!!! DHJW! I haven't experienced any sort of graphical problems like the picture here, despite hundreds of hours gaming on this machine though. I wonder if I should have it taken in and checked up?
Yeah it's Apple's fault these video cards are defective..
Yeah it's Apple's fault these video cards are defective..
"Apple....it just works"
Always good to see Apple throw a bit of help to people that got stuck with bad product.
I have an iMac with the last 4 digits as DHJQ. I had to take it in store and get the power supply replaced about 2 months back.
I have never experienced any graphical errors with it, but i'm still eligible right? Should I take it and get the graphics card replaced.
I am looking to sell the machine, so it would probably be a good idea.
Yes, it's Apple's fault.
They chose to use a supplier that gave them defective parts.
That makes it Apple's problem. 100% Apple's problem.
Imagine the alternative. Apple could put in whatever cheap crap they want, and when it fails Apple says "not our problem - contact Wtdhell at http://www.wtdhell.com.tw for a replacement".
Do you really want to pay the "Apple tax" and be treated like that?.
I would say no. I had my iMac fixed because the left side would go dim / dark, but that was the light... module or whatever they called it.Does this address the screen dimming issues?
I remember something like this happening with the 8600M GT cards in the MacBook Pros of 2008.
Hopefully not too many 27-inch owners are affected but at least Apple will fix the problem for upto 3 years - especially useful for those that didn't buy AppleCare.
Hell yes it's Apple's fault. Apple is the one selling it. Apple is the one making money off it. Just because the graphic chip is not Apple in house made, doesn't make them off the hook. Apple chose the component and sell it. Why it's not their fault?
In the end Apple is responsible for the recall and that's what exactly they're doing. Why? Because it's Apple's fault.