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Lost my Leopard disks

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Neykon

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Apr 11, 2009
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Hi people,

I simply can't find my installation disks, that followed with my Macbook Pro.

So I decided to call Apple Support Denmark (were I'm living), and they wanted (****in') 800 Danish crowns, thats allmost 150$ for 2 installation disks! :eek:

Well now, it's that the best, most solid, and cheepest solution out there? -
- 150$ is a lot of money, especially when I'm saving to an iMac this summer.

Thanks for your time, in advance.
- Neykon :apple:
 
$150 is the cost of a copy of Mac OS X Leopard CD. You can find a cheaper copy for less on eBay.
 
Again, thanks.

Could I borrow a DVD instead, from a friend of mine?
Would that work out well?

- Neykon
 
If he has the retail disc, yes you could, if he has the discs that came with his machine (they'll be grey), his machine has to be exactly the same to yours, otherwise it won't have the correct drivers.
 
Neykon said:
Could I borrow a DVD instead, from a friend of mine?
Would that work out well?
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The only way you could borrow discs from a friend would be if his computer was the *exact* same model Mac as yours. If the computers are different it won't work.

If you could get your hands on a Mac OS X Leopard install disc (purple with the big "X" on it), you could use that instead.
 
Ai, thank for your answer mate (I'm going in pirate-mode today, dunno why).

Well, I think I'd might buy the DVDs on eBay.
This is serious Apple-fail. Many companies e.g. Eletronic Arts have a good "oops-I-lost-my-damn-disc"-warranty. But, personally, I think it's way too much paying the same price once again, when you are a fullbloded Mac'er and accidently lost the disks.

However, thanks for the quick support guys.
A nice way to get a sweet "welcome" to MacRumors!

Cya guys!
- Neykon :apple:
 
Neykon said:
Allmost, he got an iMac. Purchased nearly the same date.
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That won't work.

If you have a Unibody MacBook Pro 15", then your friend need to have the Unibody MacBook Pro 15" install disk.

If you have a Unibody MacBook Pro 17", then your friend need to have the Unibody MacBook Pro 17" install disk.

If you have a Unibody MacBook Pro 15" but your friend have a Unibody MacBook Pro 17" install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Unibody MacBook Pro 17" but your friend have a Unibody MacBook Pro 15" install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Classic MacBook Pro but your friend have a Unibody MacBook Pro install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Unibody MacBook Pro but your friend have a Classic MacBook Pro install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Unibody MacBook but your friend have a Unibody MacBook Pro install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Unibody MacBook Pro but your friend have a Unibody MacBook install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Classic MacBook but your friend have a Unibody MacBook Pro install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Unibody MacBook but your friend have a Classic MacBook Pro install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Classic MacBook but your friend have a Classic MacBook Pro install disk, then you cannot install it.

If you have a Classic MacBook Pro but your friend have a Classic MacBook install disk, then you cannot install it.
 
Thanks for your information/messages both of you.
I'll try Google. :D
 
Just call up AppleCare. So much more cheaper. $15 per disc. If you buy both the install discs, it will run about $34 U.S. w/tax. Regardless of country, the cost for replacement discs will be substantially lower. Heck, sometimes Apple will just give you the discs for free, I know I do ;) (It costs Apple almost nothing for the discs...)
 
iLog.Genius said:
Just call up AppleCare. So much more cheaper. $15 per disc. If you buy both the install discs, it will run about $34 U.S. w/tax. Regardless of country, the cost for replacement discs will be substantially lower. Heck, sometimes Apple will just give you the discs for free, I know I do ;) (It costs Apple almost nothing for the discs...)
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I knew it!
 
Thanks for the tip about AC ;)

Do I have to buy AppleCare to get the cheaper DVDs?
 
Neykon said:
Thanks for the tip about AC ;)

Do I have to buy AppleCare to get the cheaper DVDs?
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No. Anyone can call in and get replacement discs. I didn't tell you this, but if you have multiple Mac's in the house, you can call AppleCare and explain to them that you lost your Leopard retail disc. You can get that for about $15 U.S. (again, regardless of country, cheaper than retail). It won't be a clear and simple "we'll mail one", they'll need to get authorization but your chances are good. I just go ahead and ship them any disc, I have a need to please Apple users! ;) If you need any discs (replacement or retail), call up AppleCare, it's safe and cheap.
 
Man, thank you so much for your advice!

It's much appreciated - will curtainly try that on monday!

Thank you, again! I like people pleasing Apple users for their own needs! ;)

Well, why not one more "Thank you".
- Neykon :cool:
 
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