Do I need to have my rMBP inspected in-store to authorize AppleCare?

[klover]

Looking to pick up AppleCare sometime in the next year to extend my warranty. Do I have to bring it in-store first for them to verify condition?

Thanks.

 

[GGJstudios]

Looking to pick up AppleCare sometime in the next year to extend my warranty. Do I have to bring it in-store first for them to verify condition?

Thanks.

No. They do not need to inspect it. As long as your Mac is still covered by the original 1 year warranty, you can buy AppleCare.

 

[klover]

No. They do not need to inspect it. As long as your Mac is still covered by the original 1 year warranty, you can buy AppleCare.

Thank you.

I'm positive I'd heard something with regard to AppleCare and having your computer inspected. Maybe that was an iPad or iPhone policy.

 

[T5BRICK]

Thank you.

I'm positive I'd heard something with regard to AppleCare and having your computer inspected. Maybe that was an iPad or iPhone policy.

Correct, you have to have your i-device inspected if you want to buy Applecare+ and extend the coverage of your original warranty.

They do this because AppleCare+ actually covers accidental damage, with a deductible, of course. If they allowed you to buy it without the inspection, unscrupulous people could buy the Applecare+ after they damaged their phone in order to get it repaired for less.