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Hi! I would like to make an appointment to bring in 2 devices with the same start up problem. Can I do that? Once started up, I want to scrub my data and recycle both my old MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. When I request repair, it gives me one day only with different times. How do I see dates that might be available after this? Thanks!

Posted on Oct 1, 2020 9:36 PM

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Axel Foley

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Oct 2, 2020 1:00 AM in response to beckstarOK_je4

FYI: These are user-only forums. This is not Apple Support. if you need to contact Apple Support, then contact product and tech support: ➔ Contacting Apple for support and service including international calling numbers.

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