Due to a power surge, my 4th Generation Airport Extreme Base Station (A1354) stopped working. There was no power to the unit after trying different power cables and even a hard rest.
Decided to go to the one and only Apple Premium Reseller in the country (Brunei Darussalam) where the unit was purchased.
After plugging in the unit with the power cable and adapter, she confirmed the unit was not working and since it was a gift (different receipt, gift from my son) my Macbook Pro 17" Applecare (still valid) which was bought soon after the AEBS was not valid and I cannot claim the unit repair under warranty.
She said it would cost B$452 (USD361.60), including labour charges as they do not have the parts here. A 5th Gen AEBS cost B$268.00 (USD214.40). It cost B$228.00 (USD182.50) in the Singapore Online Apple Store. B$ and SGD is on par.
With such an incredible choice, I bought a 5th Gen AEBS. When I got home, I plugged in the NEW Power Adapter into the "not working" 4th Gen AEBS and it booted up. The problem was just the Power Supply Unit.
A quick browse in ebay, and I will be ordering a Power Supply Unit for USD30.00
So when you have Geniuses and Apple Stores, and more than one Apple Premium Reseller in your country, be super thankful! /end_whinge
Decided to go to the one and only Apple Premium Reseller in the country (Brunei Darussalam) where the unit was purchased.
After plugging in the unit with the power cable and adapter, she confirmed the unit was not working and since it was a gift (different receipt, gift from my son) my Macbook Pro 17" Applecare (still valid) which was bought soon after the AEBS was not valid and I cannot claim the unit repair under warranty.
She said it would cost B$452 (USD361.60), including labour charges as they do not have the parts here. A 5th Gen AEBS cost B$268.00 (USD214.40). It cost B$228.00 (USD182.50) in the Singapore Online Apple Store. B$ and SGD is on par.
With such an incredible choice, I bought a 5th Gen AEBS. When I got home, I plugged in the NEW Power Adapter into the "not working" 4th Gen AEBS and it booted up. The problem was just the Power Supply Unit.
A quick browse in ebay, and I will be ordering a Power Supply Unit for USD30.00
So when you have Geniuses and Apple Stores, and more than one Apple Premium Reseller in your country, be super thankful! /end_whinge