Taking iMac to Apple Store to Be Looked At, Will it Cost Me Money?
I'm taking my 1st Gen, 24" iMac to my local Apple Store on Saturday (already have an appointment) because its starting to exhibit some weird graphical issues (http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8677052#8677052), but thats not what I wanted to ask about. It isn't in warranty anymore and I didn't buy the extended Applecare (big mistake) so what I wanted to know is, will it cost me any money upfront just to have the Genius examine my iMac. I know that the graphics card at least needs to be replaced, possible the logic board but I would like to know if I'm gonna need to shell out some cash upfront just to confirm my theories.
Thanks!
Carolyn Samit wrote:
Hi, ::::waving::::::
Have you ever called an Apple store in this area? All I get is a recording stating their hours and location... ???
The genius's (or genii?) don't consult by phone. Applecare does if you pay for it.
You make appointments to see a genius online quite simply.
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