Macbook Pro won't start and I have to pay $100 to get it checked?

My Macbook Pro recently started to fail to start: When I press the power button, the hard disk makes its startup noise and the white light on the lid-opener button goes out a second afterward. I searched the web and found that it might be to do with a faulty Nvidia graphics chipset, and that apple will replace it up to 3 years after its purchased so I sent it to the apple service center here in Singapore. They asked me for $100 just to open it! Is that normal and should I get a replacement for free? Should I email apple?
Thanks!

"They asked me for $100 just to open it! Is that normal and *should I get a replacement for free?"*
Replacement computer? Under *specific conditions* if your computer is still under its one year warranty and/or you have AppleCare.
As for charging you $100 just to open your computer up, you should NOT be charged if its confirmed that your computer has the faulty Nvidia graphics chipset. Make a copy of the KB Article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2377 *MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video* issues and take it to the repair shop.
"Should I email apple?"
Nope! You will not get an answer. You can call Customer Relations in your country. Not sure of the procedure in Singapore. Call Apple tech support in your country. Ask politely & firmly to be transferred over to the Customer Relations department.
Good luck!
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