MacBook refund/replacement?

[Josias]

Hey
I've asked this question in many older threads, but no on ever answered my question.

I have had my week 19 MacBook since May, and it's been perfect so far. It's always had a little whine, but no big deal. Now, it started to get discoloration, and since I stopped listening to music while doing a major shcool project, the whine is really a big stick in the butt.

Anyhow, I wonder if they will just replace my motherboard and topcase, or if they won't bother, and just give me a replacement?

In said case, will I be able to get a refund instead, or perhaps pay the difference up to a MacBook Pro?

I need my Mac until around January/February, so I'll have to cope with all of this until then? Any experience, or can anyone tell me what I should expect?

Also, the article about whine is only for 15" MBP, but I remember reading somewhere they also covered MB's...

 

[discoforce]

Apple's policy on refunds is only within 14 days of purchase, so no luck there. Best bet is to contact applecare and begin the diagnosis/repair process.

In rare cases of extreme problems or unreasonably long repair times, I've heard of folks getting replacements (or upgrades). But that definitely won't be where they start.

 

[reflex]

Apple used to replace the discolored palm rests through AppleCare, so I guess they still do.

As said above, contact AppleCare and see what happens.

 

[Josias]

Apple used to replace the discolored palm rests through AppleCare, so I guess they still do.

As said above, contact AppleCare and see what happens.

I know I'll get my topcase replaced, as long as it's under warranty, but I was asking about, whether they would give me a new logic board, and if they would bother to repair it, or just give me a replacement?

(Consider that motherboard replacements are pretty expensive )