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Puked on Macbook Pro, worth the cost to save?

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Bammeh

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My friend is going to sell me his 13" Mid-2010 Macbook Pro that he had puked on for $150. He needs the money, and I figure if I can get it repaired, I can either sell it for ~$800.

Is the cost Apple will charge me to fix it worth buying it for $150?

Is there a TRUSTED third party repair center that can do it for cheaper than Apple would?

Thanks for any help!
 
How hard is it to replace the logic board? If I took the parts to a specialist in my town, I wonder if they'd just charge me for labor?

I'll probably go ahead and buy since he's throwing in a 2nd Gen ipod Touch with a cracked screen and a perfectly good macbook pro charger.
 
Bammeh said:
My friend is going to sell me his 13" Mid-2010 Macbook Pro that he had puked on for $150.
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I laughed so hard at this and I have no idea why. It's so blunt and you seem completely serious about purchasing it.
 
I figure it's $150. If I get it repaired, cool. If not, I can tinker with it. :p

Either a Learning experience, or I make a few bucks.
 
Unless you're lying to the buyer as in leaving information out, a 2010 13" that has been repaired in a do it yourself manner is not worth close to $800. You're also looking at potentially more than just a logic board. If depot service was offered, that would probably be the cheapest method of repair.
 
My brother spilled a cup of water on my 2008 macbook pro. I used a blow dryer (not too hot) on the keyboard for like 15 minutes. I gave up, put it in my closet. ----- Fast forward 1-2 months, I went in and tried it. It worked. Wallah.
 
well, a mid 2010 machine is likely to have a core 2 duo cpu, which is kinda underpower and inefficient by todays standard. a system like that assuming if it wasn't puked on:D probably worth about $350 or $400 top on craigslist.

i'd say save yourself the trouble and get a working and in good condition mid 2010 macbook pro on craigslist for another $150 or $200 and get on with your day.
 
I don't think Apple will touch it. From reading similar threads on here, I don't think they like dealing with bodily fluids. And who would blame them?
 
Is it really worth the trouble? Once you get the logic board and keyboard out you're going to have to deal with some stale vomit.

Don't do it, man.
 
Just let it dry out for a month or so, it will probably work fine again.
 
if you can repair yourself then go for it. i wouldnt be bothering if youve got to pay someone else as most of the repair cost will be labour
 
Interstella5555 said:
I'm pretty sure repair could be refused (justifiably) due to biohazard.
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Correct. Unlike urine which is sterile, vomit is classified as a biohazard and the system will be rejected by any reputable service center. Depending on how much corrosion is occurring, the repair is likely to exceed the cost of a new one.
If you buy this, you'll be the one vomiting at the repair expense.
 
That's just disgusting. I wouldn't touch it if I was paid, let alone pay someone.

If you really wanted it, I think you would have just gone for it. The fact that you're asking us means you have some doubts and it's probably for a good reason.
 
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