Worth returning Retina MBP for display replacement?

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Worth returning Retina MBP for display replacement?

I love my retina macbook (early 2013).

Though it has annoying ghosting. (menubar and chrome bar constantly burn in after a few min.)

I've read loads of forums and discussions and i'm thinking of getting my display replaced ( i have about 3 months of warrenty left)

- Is there any chance i will get a good display without ghosting or yellow tint?

- Does your macbook get scatched up and how long takes fixing it?

- If you have a yellow tint can it be fixed by calibrating. Some poeple say it can , some say i can't.

- Can you get a full device replacement after 3 screen repairs or is this just luck that you get a kind employee?

Please help me out!

Thanks in Advance!

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.1), GHOSTING (and long shutdown issues)

Posted on Jan 7, 2014 7:10 AM

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BobRz

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Jan 7, 2014 7:15 AM in response to MattTheMedic

I had mine in for service and they treated it very well.

It's very unlikely you're going to go through 3 screen replacements in the warranty time you have left. A repair gets you 90 days of warranty, but just for that repaired item. Since you're in warranty now, that does nothing for you.

If Apple can't do any kind of calibration, they'll replace it.

If I were you, I'd but Applecare and get another 2 years of warranty.

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MattTheMedic Author

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Jan 7, 2014 7:29 AM in response to BobRz

So if i were to replace it, i will recieve an extra 90 days of warrenty over the dispay?

BTW Thanks for the quick anwser!

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BobRz

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Jan 7, 2014 7:31 AM in response to MattTheMedic

No. You have warranty now, a repair won't extend that beyond what your existing warranty is. And remember the repair warranty would only cover what they fixed anyway. If your USB ports quit, it wouldn't be covered by a screen repair.

It's worth buying the Applecare.

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MattTheMedic Author

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Jan 7, 2014 7:35 AM in response to BobRz

Can apple care only be bought during warrenty or are you allowed to buy it after aswell?

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BobRz

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Jan 7, 2014 7:36 AM in response to MattTheMedic

You have to be within the original warranty period.

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MattTheMedic Author

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Jan 7, 2014 7:41 AM in response to BobRz

Ok , thanks!

I think i'll have it replaced then.

If needed for futher repairs i might get AppleCare.

(though i think you should get a good display for a 2K+ machine without having to pay another additional 200/300 euros)

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BobRz

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Jan 7, 2014 7:43 AM in response to MattTheMedic

I agree. But picture 18 months down the road and your motherboard fails. It's electronics, it happens. With Applecare you're covered. I'm speaking from my own experience. I don't work for Apple, just giving advice. Of course, do as you wish.

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