Just received MacBook Pro before I open, what voids the return policy?

[clamnectar]

This is an urgent question - there's a very good chance I will return this computer within the 14 day refund period if certain government paperwork doesn't come through.

I've opened the box, but I haven't opened the clamshell because it's bound shut with a EULA sticker which will rip. Does opening it void my ability to return the computer?

Please advise!

 

[Bending Pixels]

Nope - simply opening the laptop doesn't void the return policy.

 

[clamnectar]

Thanks. What do I need to do (or not do) to stay on the right side of "refundable?"

 

[aristobrat]

AFAIK, don't cause any physical damage to the machine.

Anything you do to the OS or preinstalled software can be repaired via Internet Recovery before you return it.

 

[Bending Pixels]

Added to what aristobrat said, don't open the back cover (there's no reason to anyway). Don't spill stuff, scratch it, etc. Take care of it.

There shouldn't be a reason to return it unless it's defective, or you really prefer that other inferior OS.