Macbook Pro 13 Warranty

I am about to buy a Macbook Pro 13, should I go for and do I need the extra 3 years warranty?

Yes, the AppleCare is certainly worth it as the 13" overheats more that any other MacBook Pro.
By the way, I hope you don't intend to 3D game, because it's lousy as it has no video card.
A 2.2 ghz 15" MacBook Pro would be much better option, last longer too with more graphics performance.

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  • Can't find my Macbook Pro warranty information

    Hi,
    I am try hundred times to check my Macbook Pro warranty status over the Online Service Assistant page. It always feed back me a message "We're sorry, the number you have provided cannot be found in our records. Please verify the number and try again, or contact us." My Macbook Pro model is "MacBookPro5.1" (Unibody) and should be produce at around Dec. 2008 ( I use coconutIdentityCard to get the info). My MBP is purchase over internet in Taiwan. And I had do check the SN with local Apple online call this machine isn't have any stolen record. So I pay the cash and get my love - MBP back. For me the applecare is a must have service. But when I call the online apple store like to make order to extend my warranty. The guys told me sorry can't find my SN over the system. The lady is very kindly and patient try to help me solve my problem but not get lucky.
    Is any one have same issue like me? I am sure the unibody machine should be still under warranty. I like to pay the fee for applecare to get best service for my MBP. I post here because this is a US model machine (MB471LL/A come with US keyboard). The local service center isn't me. They do they best ( the lady ). Please guide me what can we do to get my MBP can purchase applecare to extend the warranty.
    Thanks!
    Oscar

    Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    You can purchase AppleCare anywhere as long as the enrollment code is provided in the box and it is for your designated Mac model, and the machine is less than a year from its purchase date.
    Then go to http://www.apple.com/register/ to register your enrollment.
    If you already purchased AppleCare, and the online search can't find it, there is still a chance the enrollment may be recorded at AppleCare's Apple offices somewhere. Don't hesitate to call AppleCare:
    (886) 0800-095-988
    to see if it might just be a glitch in their online search.

  • Macbook Pro Warranty Void and Beeping 3 times/freezing

    Hey guys,
    I have a Macbook Pro and it recnetly started beeping three times intermittenly when I started it up and freexzing at the same time.
    Sometimes it would work and then after a while of use it would freeze and beep but in the end it became more frequent and the laptop wasn't able to be used on a consistent basis.
    I found that if I kept it still it would work for longer.
    I have read that three beeps generally refers to a ram issue. I'm not too great with computeres so I wouldn't know if that was the reason why my laptop was doing it or not.
    Anyway, I knew that I still had the basic one year warranty on it that comes with purchase so I rang apple and they told me to take it to a store called 'Next Byte'. So I did and after about 2 weeks I got a phone call today telling me that to fix it it is going to cost me $1800. In between his actual laughter at me he told me that logic board needs replacing. Yes, you read that right, he was actually laughing at me, like he thought it was funny. He also wen't on to tell me that I may as well just buy a new one. Well excuse me, and who are you?
    Apparently there is visiable cosmetic damage. I know that this voids the apple warranty but I just think it is unfair.
    Is there anyway that apple can prove that I caused the damage? I am not going to say that it is 100% conditon, I'm sure there are some bumps and scratches on it, but I truly don't think I have caused this issue. Is there anyway I can talk to someoene at apple who might be able to see if this was my doing?
    And you know what else confused me, he told me the price to fix both the cosmetic damage and the hardware damage. But when I ask him how much it would be just to fix the hardward damgage he gave me a quote of $1100, so if he can tell me that he can just fix the hardware damadge that must me that the present so called "dents" on the laptop won't effect the new logic board, so how can they possibly be sure reason as to what has caused the issue with my laptop now? This is really frustraiting and I can't believe that I haven't even had my laptop a year and I have to pay the price of a whole other laptop to fix it.
    Please help!

    Take it to Apple and ask them. They are the only ones that can tell you.
    Three beeps usually indicates bad RAM.
    Allan

  • About MacBook Pro Warranty

    Hi guys,
    I just have two quick questions about MacBook Pro,
    First, how to identify a refurbished apple product? For example, if i am going to buy a MacBook from eBay, how do i know if it is not a refurbished laptop, is there a code which can be checked or something else?
    second, what are the necessary documents for Apple Warranty if i am not in the country where i bought the product?
    Thanks!!!

    The warranty is good worldwide and is tied to the machine's serial number, not to anything else. If your MBP's serial number identifies it in Apple's records as a machine that was sold for the first time +or factory refurbished and sold again+ within the past year, it will be covered anywhere.
    Any Mac that has been refurbished by Apple is sold with the same warranty as a brand new computer, so you should have no qualms at all about buying a refurb. The warranty-coverage status of any Mac can be determined immediately by entering its serial number into the box on this page:
    https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

  • MacBook Pro Warranty

    So recently my MacBook Pro had problems with overheating and dead pixels on the display. However, when I first got my MacBook and got the warranty, the store representatives told me that if anything were to happen to the MacBook and it was an internal problem, they would give me a new MacBook Pro (latest model) no questions asked. So I got a call saying a product exchange was necessary and when I went to the store, instead of giving me the latest MacBook Pro, they took my old one and gave me that money back on a gift card. The only reason why I'm not content is because I was promised a new MacBook Pro if anything internal occurred and on top of that the new Pros cost about 250 dollars more now before tax. Furthermore my warranty was not rewarded despite not being finished. Any opinions or help would be appreciated.

    Yea that model is actually one of the older ones. The one which is currently 1349 on the website contains s typical hard drive vs the flash storage that was in my MacBook Pro that bestbuy took. This is the model that's more comparable. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/apple-apple-macbook-pro-13-dual-core-intel-core-i5-2-7ghz-laptop-with-retina-display-english-mf839ll-a/10360522.aspx?path=8522414ca68c6cb02b0614ec275cb43fen02

  • How to Find Macbook Pro Hardware Infigurations?

    How do i know my Macbook pro has GDDR3 Display memory? or what is my HDD RPM?
    Pls Help ASAP. Is there any Web link to see my Macbook pro Warranty status?
    I am Very much new in Macbook pro.

    To find your warranty status, check https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do
    To find your hard drive RPM, read the make and model off your System Profiler report in Apple menu -> About This Mac -> More Info looking under the SATA section of the profiler, and Google the model of the drive. Clicking on graphics should reveal the type of graphics chip used for your display.

  • How to get a macbook pro replacement under warranty?

    I bought my Macbook pro 6 months ago, and it's still under warranty right now. I used some laptops of SONY VAIO & Microsoft before, and I did not experience any problems with them in the first 2 years. This year, I decided to give Macbook pro a try because I have heard many compliments about this laptop from my friends and advertisements. When I opened the box and used it in the 1st time, I noticed that the button CAPS LOCK wasn't good, and I had to press it 2-3 times to make it work. It has happened for 6 months, until now. I felt a little bit disappointed, but I still use it because I am an easy customer. But recently, whenever I turn on the SLEEP MODE for my laptop and work with my laptop later on, my laptop often experiences the PAUSE or freezing. I don't know how to describe it, but there is a round circle with rainbow colors appear on the screen and pause everything/programs is running. My laptop has never been felt out or scratch. It's just 6 months since the day I purchased the laptop. I should not experience this trouble with my laptop because I think the Macpro is better than the SONY VAIO or other laptops. I feel like I was sold a refurbished Mac, and I am really disappointed. My friend told me to bring my Mac to be fixed in Apple store, but I don't want to continue using a fixed, refurbished Mac. Can I get a replacement? If I bought it in Bestbuy, could I got replacement in Apple Store or Bestbuy store?

    Can I get a replacement?
    No - see below
    whenever I turn on the SLEEP MODE for my laptop and work with my laptop later on, my laptop often experiences the PAUSE or freezing.
    Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
    but there is a round circle with rainbow colors appear on the screen and pause everything/programs is running.
    Troubleshoot the spinning beach ball
    When I opened the box and used it in the 1st time, I noticed that the button CAPS LOCK wasn't good, and I had to press it 2-3 times to make it work. It has happened for 6 months
    You are still under warranty.  Call Apple Care. Make sure you get a case number as all repairs have an additional 90 days of warranty. 
    #1 - You have 14 days from the date of purchase to return your computer with no questions asked.
    #2 - You have 90 days of FREE phone tech support.
    #3 - You have the standard one year Apple warranty.
    #4 - If you've purchased an AppleCare Protection Plan, your warranty last for 3 years.   You can obtain AppleCare anytime up to the first year of the purchase of your computer.
    Take FULL advantage of your warranty.  Posting on a message board should be done as a last resort and if you are out of warranty or Apple Care has expired.

  • My Macbook Pro Retina's serial number does not show up on Apple's warranty check page?

    My Macbook Pro which I bought around 2 weeks ago doesn't show up in Apple's warranty check website it just says:                                              
    "We're sorry, the number you have provided cannot be found in our records. Please verify the number and try again, or contact us.'"
    Currently I do not have any problem with the machine. But I always like to check the warranty in any product when I buy it and it got my attention what is said. An important detail is that I bought it from an Apple Authorized Reseller. I have try also registering from webpage to register my devices and this showed up: We're sorry, but this serial number is either invalid or it is for Apple software or accessories. If you are trying to register Apple hardware other than an accessory, please check your information and try again.

    Firstly, is your Macbook Pro a new one.   The apple registration site is now closed and the details are usually sent to Apple via the sales slip or seller.   Have you checked to see if the serial number on the machine itself matches that number you provided to Apple?
    At this busy busy time of the year you should also expect delays but in the event the situation continues you will need to get on to Apple Support.   Can't tell where your location is so go via ...
    Contact Apple for support and service  
    find your national flag and proceed from there.

  • If I go in store will I still get an extended warranty (without AppleCare) for my Macbook Pro as a student?

    I am buying the 15" Macbook Pro w/ Retina Display (2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel i7, 16GB, 512GB flash storage...) which is £2,199. I'm going to University and so therefore I am apparently entitled to a 15% discount which makes the price £1869.60. 
    I went into the store today and double checked this, and the man confirmed it and told me about AppleCare and how it can be purchased for around £40 which extends the warranty to 3 years. As far as I'm aware, without AppleCare, the standard macbook comes with a complimentary 1 year for service and repairs, and 90 days telephone support. I have heard that, if you buy it as a student, the 1 year for service and repairs is automatically extended to 3 years, but the phone support stays the same - is this the case if you purchase it in-store? I know there is the 'Education Store' on the Apple website, but can I still be within the 'Education Store' contract if I purchase the MBP from the store?
    I basically want to know if I will get the exact same offer from the 'Education Store' if I go into the store, or if I'll end up with a better offer if I go and use my university's network/call the store and purchase it that way?

    SophieLucinda wrote:
    I have heard that, if you buy it as a student, the 1 year for service and repairs is automatically extended to 3 years, but the phone support stays the same - is this the case if you purchase it in-store?
    Students get the same warranty as any other purchaser.  In Europe, some jurisdictions mandate that the warranty be for two years.  Check to see if that applies in your country.  If you want Apple care, that will be an extra cost option.
    I basically want to know if I will get the exact same offer from the 'Education Store' if I go into the store, or if I'll end up with a better offer if I go and use my university's network/call the store and purchase it that way?
    It should not make any difference.
    Ciao.

  • Is it possible to upgrade the graphics card on a mid 2012 MacBook Pro? And is it possible to upgrade the RAM without voiding the warranty?

    Hi I was wondering if it is possible to upgrade the graphics card on a MacBook Pro and the RAM without voiding the warranty? I have a gt 650m in my MacBook Pro, non retina, and to me, its not enough power for me, so i was looking around, and I found a retailer that would give me a nvidia gtx 660m for a decent price. Also, the ram needs to be at least 12gbs, to ensure that my computer would run fast.
    If you can help, please tell me,
    Thankyou.

    No, the video card cannot be exchanged - you have a pretty decent GPU there; not sure why you'd want to switch it out. You can upgrade the RAM to a maximum of 16GBs. Apple recommends upgrading in matching pairs, so I don't really think I'd try 4GB and 8GB stick.
    Both Crucial and OWC have memory available for the new Macs. Both are reputable dealers and know Macs well and I would only buy from these sources (and I would buy Crucial, were it me).
    Although your Mac didn't come with a users manual outlining the installation of the additional RAM, you can download the late 2011 model users guide as the models themselves are almost identical.
    Good luck - write back with any questions.
    Clinton

  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010) - crashing problems remain after fixes under warranty, what can I do?

    Hey all,
    So I've had this computer (MacBook Pro 15" mid-2010 model) for a little over a year (bought it a few days after the refresh). Later in the year, it started to get regular crashes until it would become completely unresponsive to the point where turning it on meant I got several beeps (which apparently suggested the RAM was at fault). It was still under warranty, so I had it fixed (RAM replaced). The problems remained, so I returned to have it properly fixed. I went back and forth several times where it was said it had been fixed but actually wasn't. It got to the point where the whole logic board had to be replaced. Although now the keyboard backlight wasn't working, so had to go back and have that fixed as well.
    Here's the problem, the MacBook Pro is no longer under warranty. However, the same crashes have started up again. Though it hasn't quite reached the state it was in last year, it still crashes like it use to back then when the crashes first started and I'm afraid that it will eventually reach the state it was in last year. Since the problem is the same as when I originally went to have to MacBook Pro fixed (which was while it was still under warranty) and it took several fixes before it seemed like it was fixed, it could very well still have the same problem. So with that reasoning, am I still covered under warranty?
    Originally, I didn't think much of these crashes because all computers crash every now and again. But today when it crashed, it began beeping like it did last year when it wasn't working at all anymore. The crash in itself is totally random in relation to what I may be doing on the computer. The ways it crashes varies: random sudden shut down (not dead battery), a screen comes up suggesting I restart, screen completely freezes, screen goes weird with random color lines.
    Also, I don't always get a crash report but I kept one that I did get about two weeks ago after a crash. Perhaps someone technical can take a look and tell me where the problem is in this case?:
    Interval Since Last Panic Report:  181649 sec
    Panics Since Last Report:          1
    Anonymous UUID:                    C26D4B1C-3E52-4D07-977E-7F25EF93E6C2
    Thu Jul  7 18:55:39 2011
    panic(cpu 1 caller 0x2abf6a): Kernel trap at 0x01258451, type 14=page fault, registers:
    CR0: 0x8001003b, CR2: 0x00065588, CR3: 0x00100000, CR4: 0x00000660
    EAX: 0x00065528, EBX: 0x00065528, ECX: 0x00000001, EDX: 0x00480000
    CR2: 0x00065588, EBP: 0x5cc5bd48, ESI: 0x00000000, EDI: 0x5528d0a8
    EFL: 0x00010006, EIP: 0x01258451, CS:  0x00000008, DS:  0x00000010
    Error code: 0x00000000
    Backtrace (CPU 1), Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
    0x5cc5bb68 : 0x21b837 (0x5dd7fc 0x5cc5bb9c 0x223ce1 0x0)
    0x5cc5bbb8 : 0x2abf6a (0x59e3d0 0x1258451 0xe 0x59e59a)
    0x5cc5bc98 : 0x2a1a78 (0x5cc5bcb0 0x0 0x5cc5bd48 0x1258451)
    0x5cc5bca8 : 0x1258451 (0xe 0xcaf90048 0x5cc50010 0xe80f0010)
    0x5cc5bd48 : 0x124ffa5 (0x65528 0x6 0x8759000 0x0)
    Unaligned frame
    Backtrace terminated-invalid frame pointer 0x5cc5be2a
          Kernel Extensions in backtrace (with dependencies):
            com.apple.driver.AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement(142.6.0)@0x124e000->0x1271fff
    BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
    Mac OS version:
    10K540
    Kernel version:
    Darwin Kernel Version 10.8.0: Tue Jun  7 16:33:36 PDT 2011; root:xnu-1504.15.3~1/RELEASE_I386
    System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)
    System uptime in nanoseconds: 4281198920890
    unloaded kexts:
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    I can assure you that the sympton is indeed identical. For as the computer got worse, eventually it refused to start up and made 3 beeps. It has done this before, but today more times than before (just like when it first had this problem). Where-ever you go on the internet, it will tell you that the 3 beeps suggest the RAM is at fault. So, the same 3 beeps, means the same problem, which is the RAM.
    With that in mind, I re-ask my question with the same reasoning and justification; am I still covered under warranty? (Reasoning/Justification: Considering the original problem was not entirely fixed, though something else was to make the MacBook Pro last a little longer before the reoccurance of this problem).

  • Is it safe to buy a macbook pro from the US to use in india? The apple warranty is valid throughout the world?

    My uncle is presently in the US and i am tempted to ask him to get me the latest mid 2012 13in macbook pro! I wanna know if its safe to buy it from there and use it here in india?? Also the first year warranty is valid throughout the world or because i bought the MBP in US so my warranty is valid there only? I also understand that the power brick has different ports in the US as opposed to india, so if I use a simple port converter, will it suffice or i need a voltage converter too? i have been google - ing this question over the internet and found vague answers. Please help! Response is appreciated!!

    Your warranty is valid worldwide. The power adapter is universal, so you will only have to invest in the correct plug.
    Good luck,
    Clinton

  • I have a MacBook Pro 15" and my warranty just ran out! I partitioned my harddrive into two partitions, one with Snow Leopard and the other with microsoft.This morning I turned on my Macbook Pro and it will not boot into Snow Leopard.

    Good Morning,
    I have a MacBook Pro 15" and my warranty just ran out! I partitioned my harddrive into two partitions, one with Snow Leopard and the other with microsoft.This morning I turned on my Macbook Pro and it will not boot into Snow Leopard. I shut it off took out the battery, reinstalled the battery. Then I put in the Snow Leopard CD and booted up to disk utility and The Snow Leopard partion would not show up?? I do see the microsoft partion.
    I also rebooted holding down the shift key and still no Snow Leopard
    Could you please tell me what I can do, what keys do I press on restart any advice to get Snow leopard back.
    thank you.

    Have you restarted holding down the Opt key?  That procedure should give you a gray screen with all of the partitions that exist.  Then select the SL partition for boot.  Also go to System Preferences and Startup Disk, unlock the lock and select the SL partition as the default boot partition, then relock.

  • I just got my MacBook Pro a month ago. However I am realizing I need more hard drive space due to aps and programs.  I use am external but am concerned about the space. Is there a way to upgrade my hard drive from apple and keep my warranty valid?

    I just got my MacBook Pro a month ago. However I am realizing I need more hard drive space due to aps and programs.  I use am external but am concerned about the space. Is there a way to upgrade my hard drive from apple and keep my warranty valid?

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