Hard Drive Replacement Program

[emeraldbugle]

If the iMac has been opened will Apple still honour the replacement program?

I have a last ditch attempt to get the data off my failed hard drive by taking it out first.

I have already been to the Genius bar and they tested my iMac and said it was eligible for the program, I came away as I wanted to try and get the data first. Therefore they do have a record of my visit. Surely it is the 'serial number' of the HDD that is important.

Has anyone successfully had theirs replaced after the machine being opened?

Thanks

 

[willmtaylor]

As this isn't a typical AC issues, rather a HDD replacement, I wouldn't think it would be a problem especially since all of the iMacs that are covered are already out of warranty.

However, I have no insider information or firsthand experience.

 

[Transeau]

They didn't even question my ODD being replaced with an SSD. As long as there are no signs of damage, you should be all good.