And, oh... to answer you concerns... if need be... try getting another Genius Appointment, if, they don't fix your computer under the "recall" the first time. In my experience, I booked a 2nd appointment a couple of months after my first Genius appointment when they wouldn't replace my LB free of charge. My situation with my mid-2010 15"MBP was a little different since it was outside their quality replacement program that had ended in December of 2013 for the affected computers. So, I was "outside" the recall window. And, I didn't really have much to lose, except, I couldn't afford $330 to fix the logic board. But, luckily... they did honor it, the second time around. I really don't know what I did differently, except, that I tried to put a spiel on them about the situation regarding the "Latent Manufacturing Defect" affecting my particular MBP....
I guess, gather as much "ammunition" that you can get. Meaning, know as much as you can about your computer and it's ills to present to them when you are there. You're in the midst of the recall program, so they can't say you're outside the window like they could have given me. Part of your "ammo," is your computer, itself. if, it's one of the affected MBP that they are "recalling," they they already have one ear on your favor. Or whatever the saying is. Just try to give them a reason that you mean business and that you are well-informed and that you are not trying to swindle them.
I guess, the unwritten part about all of this is that they are always wary of costumers because they think that they are always trying to finagle them with something free. Returning something, buyer's remorse and all the negative things that goes into retail. But, I think, that if t hey feel that you're issue is "legit," then, they'll listen more carefully. I don't know what I'm trying to say. I guess, try again? If, it doesn't work the first time?
--that's what I did.
