Has anyone successfully got a refund on graphics card fault

My Mac Mini (mid 2011) purchases in February 2012 has died. The graphics chip has gone and the display is some funky colours at boot before it crashes and reboots. I'm unable to login at all, even via safe mode.
It's almost 3 years old to the day and i'm covered by UK law for 6 years. But has anyone successfully got a refund or replacement?
I'm concerned they might want to take it in to test and try to repair it, but presumably that would mean an entirely new motherboard and i can't be without a Mac (my main computer) for so long. Do they even make / have in stock Mid 2011 Mac Minis anyway? I'd guess not.
Should i go ahead and buy a new one with the reassurance i'd get some money back?
I've made no alterations to the mac other than to upgrade the ram from 4GB to 8GB.
thanks

Apple never mad a promise to replace the Mac. Only to fix your OR replace at Apple's option.
Contact Apple and discuss it with them
you can also
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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