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Correct trackpad to purchase.

JamesP. said:
My model: Late 2011 15" MBP

Touchpad is cracked on top left, Im wonderng if people who know more than me on here could tell me if this is the correct one, or could link me to one that is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Ne...79?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item3f150a76e3
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Seems right. Your model number is A1286, which is listed, so it should fit.

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On a second note, he has 2011 listed in the title but mentions only 2009/2010 in the description. I would contact the seller to confirm.
 
You can tell the model number by looking at the bottom panel of your computer.

If you're wondering how he knew I think all of the MacBooks in each generation have the same model number, only the 'XXyyyXX/X' (x being letters and y being numbers) model numbers change.

(previously erroneous information deleted)
 
Dwhite78 said:
Why not just have apple fix it? It's within the year warranty
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I was told by registered apple service repair in Ireland it wasnt covered.

I know I have my warranty for the next 5months, but they say the crack on touchpad is not covered on warranty.

I thought it would be myself.,
My charger also unravelled at the bottom and was told that is not covered under applecare :(
 
JamesP. said:
I was told by registered apple service repair in Ireland it wasnt covered.

I know I have my warranty for the next 5months, but they say the crack on touchpad is not covered on warranty.

I thought it would be myself.,
My charger also unravelled at the bottom and was told that is not covered under applecare :(
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If you were in the U.S, they would have replaced both the trackpad and charger. I would call AppleCare again and talk to them instead of taking it into a registered apple service repair. Or try an Apple Store, these repair shops have awful service from what I've read.
 
mohsy90 said:
If you were in the U.S, they would have replaced both the trackpad and charger. I would call AppleCare again and talk to them instead of taking it into a registered apple service repair. Or try an Apple Store, these repair shops have awful service from what I've read.
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There is no apple store in Ireland, however I am travelling to manchester in 2months, would they need to see the laptop if it was only the charger i am replacing?
 
JamesP. said:
There is no apple store in Ireland, however I am travelling to manchester in 2months, would they need to see the laptop if it was only the charger i am replacing?
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They shouldn't, but it would be a good idea to bring the laptop along (or at least the serial number) so they can verify the charger is still under the factory warranty. (I don't think chargers have serial numbers on them, do they?)
 
TheMacBookPro said:
They shouldn't, but it would be a good idea to bring the laptop along (or at least the serial number) so they can verify the charger is still under the factory warranty. (I don't think chargers have serial numbers on them, do they?)
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I believe the chargers do have serial numbers but apple doesn't in any way track them. You MUST bring in your MacBook to verify warranty to have a charger replaced. Some stores are more lenient and may just replace it outright without even asking.
 
TheMacBookPro said:
They shouldn't, but it would be a good idea to bring the laptop along (or at least the serial number) so they can verify the charger is still under the factory warranty. (I don't think chargers have serial numbers on them, do they?)
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They do need it. They need to link the new adapter's serial number to the computer's serial number. Or at least that's what we have to do in our repair center.
 
mohsy90 said:
I believe the chargers do have serial numbers but apple doesn't in any way track them. You MUST bring in your MacBook to verify warranty to have a charger replaced. Some stores are more lenient and may just replace it outright without even asking.
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reberto said:
They do need it. They need to link the new adapter's serial number to the computer's serial number. Or at least that's what we have to do in our repair center.
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Interesting, thanks for the information. Looks like it's a good idea to bring in the laptop as well like I said then :)

FWIW, I had several malfunctioning plastic Apple Remotes replaced well after the alu ones had come out (so it's not like they were guaranteed to be in the warranty period) and they didn't need to check any serial numbers for that, though it is of course a much cheaper product than a charger.
 
K, il bring it with me so.

I might ring the store beforehand maybe and see, or do they need to check charger etc 1st?
 
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