Dwayne Schnell

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Q: Repair program 8600GT 2008 Refurb MBP?

Hi,

I've had a few glitches with my screen, and was wondering if anyone knows if the repair program listed here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2377?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US applies if the unit was purchased as a refurb direct from Apple online?

2008 (Early) 15" MBP 2.4GHz (with Nvidia 8600GT)

MacBook Pro (15-inch Early 2008), Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Apr 19, 2012 9:59 AM

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by ds store,

ds store Apr 19, 2012 10:25 AM in response to Dwayne Schnell
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Apr 19, 2012 10:25 AM in response to Dwayne Schnell

4 years from date of purchase is what I understand.
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by OGELTHORPE,

OGELTHORPE Apr 19, 2012 10:26 AM in response to Dwayne Schnell
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Apr 19, 2012 10:26 AM in response to Dwayne Schnell

If you have a proof of purchase and it falls within the time constraints it should be covered.

Ciao.
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by Shootist007,Helpful

Shootist007 Apr 19, 2012 10:32 AM in response to Dwayne Schnell
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Apr 19, 2012 10:32 AM in response to Dwayne Schnell

As long as it was purchased from Apple, directly, it doesn't matter if it was New or Refurbed. But it has to be within the 4 years from date of purchase to get it done free.

Stop using, or trying to use, the system. Because if it dies completely, which it can from the bad NVidia chip, Apple will not fix it if they can not get the code. No Boot = No Code = No Repair.

Take it in ASAP.
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by Dwayne Schnell,

Dwayne Schnell Apr 19, 2012 10:40 AM in response to Shootist007
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Apr 19, 2012 10:40 AM in response to Shootist007

Good to know... thanks.
I don't have an official apple sotre here, but have emailed the local apple reseller to see if they are authorized for this type of repair.
It is within 4 years, and I can dig out the invoice.
That picture was taken about two months ago, where I had a few problems within a week, but nothing since. So I'll definitely need to get it in.
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by Shootist007,

Shootist007 Apr 19, 2012 10:42 AM in response to Dwayne Schnell
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Apr 19, 2012 10:42 AM in response to Dwayne Schnell

Yes you do because it can fail at any time.

Good Luck.
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