I'm going to buy and used macbook pro. How can I check if it has its original parts such as: screen, mother board, screen card and battery. Thank you so much! I would very appreciate the helps.
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I'm going to buy and used macbook pro. How can I check if it has its original parts such as: screen, mother board, screen card and battery. Thank you so much! I would very appreciate the helps.
Why? If it is working it is working. Would you prefer original parts that are not working?
An extended warranty stays with the serial number. Older than that you are on your own.
http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals
Would be worth reading this to inform yourself before a used purchase: What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support
The technicians at the Apple store genius bar have access to all Apple services performed on MBPs but they may not be willing to disclose the information. The prior owner has that information in his Apple account and If he/she is honest should be willing to share that information. Note that any third party repairs will not be reflected in the afore mentioned places.
Ciao.
where and how can I look at the Apple service history?
kind regards,
Can't answer your question about parts but make sure the seller does this before you take possession of the computer.
Understand that MacBook Pros made since about 2013 are not designed to be opened and examined. If someone has opened it, you don't want the computer. If you are concerned with getting a factory-fresh computer, you are shopping in the wrong marketplace.
As there are several issues that can come up with used Macs, including the very serious and common one of the seller not properly resetting it to factory settings, I general advise people NEVER to buy used unless they are fairly adept at Apple troubleshooting.
If you are a new user and do not have the skills to do serous troubleshooting, I recommend you purchase directly from Apple to avoid a financial disaster. You can often find refurbed Macs on the online Apple Store site at substantial discounts that are fully warranted and are, based on my family buying over a dozen Apple Store refurbs, superb values.
See this Apple online Store section:
http://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/mac
The offerings can change hourly so do not be disappointed if the model you want is not listed at this time. Check back in a coupleof hours and you may find it.
I know of no way to make such a determination examining the parts. Your best option is to look at the Apple service history, if available.
Ciao.
How Can I check if my macbook has its original parts or not?
