Apple Replaced HDD

I finally got my MacBook back and it started up with nothing on it. I looked at the summary and they replaced my hard drive, and did not copy my information or anything.
Will they delete all the old data on the hard drive they kept? They said my old hard drive had Read/Write Problems.

seb672a wrote:
Will they delete all the old data on the hard drive they kept?
Probably not.
They said my old hard drive had Read/Write Problems.
They will probably send it to some corporate electronics recycling program. From there, it will probably be sold to a wholesale electronics reclamation service. If they determine it is junk, it will be sent to Africa or Asia where people will extract the rare-earth elements for use in new equipment. Your hard drive will probably just be bought in bulk by some third-party before then and re-sold (possibly as new) on eBay. At that point, there is a 90% chance that the new owner is using Windows and since their machine will not recognize the HFS+ formatting, they will just reformat it. Then the cycle begins again. Chances are, no one will ever see your data.

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What will happen if I don't use apple's hdd?

My HDD is passed away.
I'm using Macbook Unibody(A1342) and I will replace the HDD.
I heard that Apple's HDD has a temperature sensor.
So that If I don't use that, it will be a problem, as I heard.
What will happen if I don't use the Apple's HDD?

The tempeture sensor is on the logic board not the hard drive. Apple doesn't make any hard drives they buy them from other manufacturers.
For a new hard drive try Newegg.com
Regular SATA drives http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=380&name=Laptop-Hard-Dr ives&Order=PRICE Use the list at the left for larger and faster drives.
SSD drives
http://www.newegg.com/Internal-SSD/SubCategory/ID-636?Order=PRICE Use the list at the left for larger and faster drives.
Or OWC for regular hard drives and SSDs http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/
Here are video instructions on replacing the hard drive on the White Unibody http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_09_unibody_hd/
To transfer your current hard drive I like the applications Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper. They make a bootable copy of everything on your hard drive. http://www.bombich.com/index.html or http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
You'll need a cheap SATA external hard drive case. Put the new drive in the case then format and partition the new drive and clone your old drive to the new one. Check that it's set up right by booting up from the external drive. Then replace your old hard drive with the new one and put your old one in the external case.
Here's a cheap SATA external hard drive case on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-NexStar-2-5-Inch-External-Enclosure/dp/B002JQNXZC/r ef=pd_cp_pc_0
If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/

Where can I buy a genuine apple replacement battery (A1309) for my Mid 2010 17" Macbook Pro?

Where can I buy a genuine apple replacement battery (A1309) for my Mid 2010 17" Macbook Pro? There are used batteries on ebay that don't appear genuine. There are some third-party knock offs. The apple store seems to believe they can replace it, but I have to make a reservation at the silly Genius Bar just to have them tell me how much it's gonna cost, not to mention then likely wait for them to order the battery and install it. I'm perfectly capable of installing it myself. I just need to know where I can order it?
Thanks,
Andrew

Yeah, that's what I've finally decided. I was kidna super frustrated because the first apple store I called wouldn't even tell me a price or tell me if they could replace the battery without a Genius Bar appointment, and as I would have to take off work and drive acros town--and I don't have a car so I'd have to borrow one--that was pretty annoying. That call left me pricing linux laptops. I called another store to see if I'd have better luck, and the initial answer was the same, but the girl relented under some trying-to-be-nice-but-clearly-annoyed pressure, and she gave me the answers I needed: yes, they should have the battery in stock and it should be a same-day replacement that should cost $179.
It just *****, really, because there's so much about Apple that I used to love, and I'm watching it kinda melt away under their success in the mobile market. As a professional user, there's less and less reason to stick with them. Instead of being the best they can be, I feel like they're just trying to be flashier and just a little better than the other mediocre computer companies. Ugh. Anyway, now I'm ranting.
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My iPhone 5 dies at 20-24% it doesn't go all the way to 0%. Will apple replace my phone or fix my phone for free since its hardware problem and I have no money. This is my second iphone 5 replacement. I have no apple care so I'm worried. My phone has NEVER touched water! I only get 1/5 of battery use. I've also spent 30$ at the apple store on screen protectors for nothing! I really don't have 220$ nor 50$ I am on a strict budget. I believe I have to pay 220 not 50 ford a phone replacement for accidental damage. I don't know what category this falls under. I really need a new phone or battery. HELP! Will I have to pay? Also my screen lighting is all topsy-tervy every I put my screen on highest it won't work I have to wait about a minute? Forgot to mention that my apps exit out by themselves all the time when Im using them.

So, have you tried a reset? Restore from backup? Restore as new? You seem to have a few problems but do not mention any action taken to resolve them. What have screen protectors to do with anything?

I have an iphone 5 that i trade with a family member they have coverage on it. now the iphones sleep wake button doesnt work sometimes can apple replace my iphone even if i dont have the box or recipit to the product or can they just repair it?

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Apple can fix it without your receipt or box. They pull the serial number from the device and determine warranty status from that. Hopefully ApplCare was registered to the product before you lost the receipt though. If not, you can go back to the point of purchase and obtain your AppleCare receipt and Apple can help attach it to the iPhone.

My iphone 4 doesn´t connect thorugh Wi-Fi, apple replaced my phone for a new one and it has the same problem. I have an ipod and it doesn´t have this problem. Does any one know what to do?? Thanks

My iphone 4 doesn´t connect through Wi-Fi, Apple replaced my phone for a new one, but the new one has the same problem. I have an ipod third generation and it doesn´t have this problem. Having compared both working at the same time, the iphone alsways lags behind or doesn´t even connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. Does any one know what to do?? Thanks

Have you ever checked to see if there is an update for your router? If yes, then power off router. Then on iPhone go into settings and do a reset network settings. Power router back on, and try connecting phone to router.

I have always been able to email photos (although ONE AT A TIME), but since apple replaced my dead IPad2 no one is receiving my photos. I just found out two months later! How can I fix this?

Since apple replaced my dead IPad2 I can not email photos. I didn't know that no one was receiving them until today. How can I fix this?

I don't understand the ONE AT A TIME lament, as it's pretty easy to email more than one at a time. Have you tried to and been unable or didn't know that you could?
As for no one receiving, well .... first, review how you're trying to do it and, as a check, email some to yourself. That will be a good first check.

I purchased a Genuine Apple iPhone Lightening Cable from the Phone Shop I got my iPhone from, it has broke due to no fault of my own and it's the 4th one I have had, will Apple replace the cable?

I purchased a Genuine Apple iPhone Lightening Cable from the Phone Shop I got my iPhone from after the one I got with my phone broke, it has broke due to no fault of my own and it's the 4th one I have had, will Apple replace the cable for free or not?

The original cable has the iPhone's 12 month warranty and any items purchase as accessories also have a 12 month warranty
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My mac mini hard drive is failing. I am no longer under warranty. Do you know how much it cost to have Apple replace the hard drive? or How I can replace it myself?

MY mac mini hard drive is failing. I am no longer under warranty. Do you know how much it cost to have Apple replace the hard drive? or How I can replace it myself?

You can do it yourself. I did on my 2009 Mini
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/Mac_Mini
Also, this place sells HSDs and has install videos.
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/

The lock button on my Phone 5 has stopped working completely. It just will not work anymore so I have to rely on the auto-lock . Will apple replace me phone?

I have an Iphone 5 on contract with T-mobile/EE. The lock button on my Phone 5 has stopped working completely. It just will not work anymore so I have to rely on the auto-lock . Will apple replace my phone or do I ahve to take it back to T-mobile? It is just short of a year into a 24 month contract.

Yes; If it's under the one year hard ware warrnety and it doesn't have any damage on the device you can get it replaced, contact Apple ASAP

Where can I buy a genuine Apple replacement battery A1280

As above, where can I buy a genuine A1280 replacement battery for my Macbook Aluminium Unibody late 2008 5.1 notebook? Is it worth buying from a Battery UK company off the internet, or Amazon or eBay? (Have read various negative comments about using a non-Apple replacement).
If not where can I find a suitable one? I am in the UK. Thanks Anne

Hi,
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Find the battery you want and the address of your nearest Apple Dealer or buy online.
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Can Apple replace my macbook pro (mid 2012) retina's battery if I think that the battery health has gone bad/in need of and renewal?

Can Apple replace my macbook pro (mid 2012) retina's battery if I think that the battery health has gone bad/in need of and renewal???
I've had my Macbook for about 11 months now and i use it every day; its gone though about 420 cycles of charging and using the power, and i noticed the battrey preformance has decreased (as expected). The problem isn't sevear yet but it would comfort me knowing that i could replace the battery in the near future
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Exitio\'s Apple wrote:
Can Apple replace my macbook pro (mid 2012) retina's battery if I think that the battery health has gone bad/in need of and renewal???
No only if they think under warranty/AppleCare, but your likely able to pay for a new battery if they have them, which they might not yet since it's such a new machine still.
BTW, I have a Early 2011 17" MBP, 27 months old, charges to 97% and has only 14 cycles.

Could Apple replace the hairline-cracked glass on my macbook pro?

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lindsay242,
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The Ipad mini replacement (the first had a 1 inch shaded band running down it - and Apple replaced it. Now my new one has a flickering set of lines at the bottom of the screen. I reset adn reloaded, powered it down and up and still there. Seems likely to be a hardware issue - just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Nothing unusual - havre Mac Airbook, two other older ipads and iphone and all are fine - no issues charging or such.

You must be at the end of the bell shaped curve for device problems. There's always someone who experiences this, and unfortuantely you are the rare user to be annointed by the gods of bad luck.
I read many Apple forums, and your story is indeed rare. Just like the person who wins the lotto, there are those who play all their lives and never win anything, not even $1.00. I'm sure you get the picture. I had a similar experience many decades ago, only with a car (or cars). Not fun and not funny.

Will apple replace fake magsafe charger

hi i have bought a macbook from a dealer it is still in warranty
the problem is that the charger is a fake and is now not working i recived the charger with the macbook pro will apple replace it if they will what shall i say to them

Did you purchase the MBP from Apple or an Authorized Apple service Provider? If so, the charger should be genuine.
If not, then the resolution of this problem is between you and the vendor of the counterfeit charger. Apple is not under any obligation to rectify problems as a result of actions by unscrupulous vendors.
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