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My Macbook Screen Cracked!!! The LCD screen on my macbook cracked last night. I took it 2 an authorized mac shop. Its gonna cost me $800! Im a collage student i cant afford to just shell out $800. Ahhhhh!!!!!
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Did you drop or otherwise traumatize the thing? If so, you're cooked.
If it just sort of happened (though I'm not sure how that'd be possible  ) -- and you're still within warranty -- I'm pretty sure Apple will give you a new screen free of charge.Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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Lammastide said: Did you drop or otherwise traumatize the thing? If so, you're cooked.
If it just sort of happened (though I'm not sure how that'd be possible ) -- and you're still within warranty -- I'm pretty sure Apple will give you a new screen free of charge.No i didnt drop it... i dunno how the hell it happen, i just woke up this morning and voila. I took it to the mac repair store and they said it didn't look like their was any abuse done toward it. He said it may be difficult to have Apple cover it but its possible. I'm gonna call tomorrow and pray that they will cover. My warranty is not up until next year around nov. [Edited 9/7/09 11:16am] | |
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ARock said: Lammastide said: Did you drop or otherwise traumatize the thing? If so, you're cooked.
If it just sort of happened (though I'm not sure how that'd be possible ) -- and you're still within warranty -- I'm pretty sure Apple will give you a new screen free of charge.No i didnt drop it... i dunno how the hell it happen, i just woke up this morning and vulva. I took it to the mac repair store and they said it didn't look like their was any abuse done toward it. He said it may be difficult to have Apple cover it but its possible. I'm gonna call tomorrow and pray that they will cover. My warranty is not up until next year around nov. Are there Apple Stores around you? It sounds like you should be covered at any authorized repair place, but I've found Apple Store staffers, perhaps because most of them are also college students, can be very sympathetic to stuff like this and take up great effort to appeal to Apple in your behalf. I've never spent a dime on Mac repairs while under warranty (even when the problems may have been my fault  ), and when my Extended Applecare Plan was once about to end and my laptop developed one final issue, a couple of the kids at the Apple Store instead of ordering another fix actually got the company to send me a brand new (and upgraded) replacement MacBook for a machine that was already about 4 years old at that point.
Apple Stores have incredible customer service, I've found. [Edited 9/7/09 10:55am] Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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Lammastide said: ARock said: No i didnt drop it... i dunno how the hell it happen, i just woke up this morning and vulva. I took it to the mac repair store and they said it didn't look like their was any abuse done toward it. He said it may be difficult to have Apple cover it but its possible. I'm gonna call tomorrow and pray that they will cover. My warranty is not up until next year around nov. Are there Apple Stores around you? It sounds like you should be covered at any authorized repair place, but I've found Apple Store staffers, perhaps because most of them are also college students, can be very sympathetic to stuff like this and take up great effort to appeal to Apple in your behalf. I've never spent a dime on Mac repairs while under warranty (even when the problems may have been my fault ), and when my Extended Applecare Plan was once about to end and my laptop developed one final issue, a couple of the kids at the Apple Store instead of ordering another fix actually got the company to send me a brand new (and upgraded) replacement MacBook for a machine that was already about 4 years old at that point.
Apple Stores have incredible customer service, I've found. [Edited 9/7/09 10:55am]  they've even replaced parts on my old lap top when I was even out of warranty out of sympathy. As a single parent and student it was greatly appreciated | |
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If it's not covered by warranty, you could consider repairing it yourself. I replaced a broken 15" screen in my nephew's Samsung laptop ths morning.
I bought the replacement screen on Ebay and it only took about 20 minutes - not bad for my first time fitting a laptop screen. It works perfectly now. I haven't worked on a Macbook before, but if it's as easy as my nephew's one, I'd give it a try. Doing that would probably invalidate the rest of your warranty but you'll pick up a new screen for about $70-$80. Some difference between that and $800! But like Lammastide said, try getting a free repair or replacement from an Apple store first. | |
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the closest Apple store is in Jacksonville and its 2 1/2 hrs away.... I'm just gonna call and hopefully they can show sympathy toward me, I've been a mac user for about 8 yrs now | |
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ARock said: Lammastide said: Did you drop or otherwise traumatize the thing? If so, you're cooked.
If it just sort of happened (though I'm not sure how that'd be possible ) -- and you're still within warranty -- I'm pretty sure Apple will give you a new screen free of charge.No i didnt drop it... i dunno how the hell it happen, i just woke up this morning and vulva. I took it to the mac repair store and they said it didn't look like their was any abuse done toward it. He said it may be difficult to have Apple cover it but its possible. I'm gonna call tomorrow and pray that they will cover. My warranty is not up until next year around nov. And what?? | |
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PunkMistress said: ARock said: No i didnt drop it... i dunno how the hell it happen, i just woke up this morning and vulva. I took it to the mac repair store and they said it didn't look like their was any abuse done toward it. He said it may be difficult to have Apple cover it but its possible. I'm gonna call tomorrow and pray that they will cover. My warranty is not up until next year around nov. And what?? I saw that too. But just ignored it  | |
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PunkMistress said: ARock said: No i didnt drop it... i dunno how the hell it happen, i just woke up this morning and vulva. I took it to the mac repair store and they said it didn't look like their was any abuse done toward it. He said it may be difficult to have Apple cover it but its possible. I'm gonna call tomorrow and pray that they will cover. My warranty is not up until next year around nov. And what?? lol... voila (sp) [Edited 9/7/09 11:16am] | |
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A simular thing happened to my screen -
It started with one line about 2 months ago and has gradually increased to 18 (so far). I figured that this one is old now anyway, so got a new one... but I haven't used it yet - I much prefer this one! Fingers crossed that they can repair it under warranty for you. | |
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ARock said: PunkMistress said: And what?? lol... voila (sp) [Edited 9/7/09 11:16am]
I thought it was something the cool kids were saying these days. I'd resolved once again to remain uncool. Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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PunkMistress said: ARock said: No i didnt drop it... i dunno how the hell it happen, i just woke up this morning and vulva. I took it to the mac repair store and they said it didn't look like their was any abuse done toward it. He said it may be difficult to have Apple cover it but its possible. I'm gonna call tomorrow and pray that they will cover. My warranty is not up until next year around nov. And what?? Lawd, waking in the morning to vulva sounds like a pretty good deal to me. | |
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Imago said: PunkMistress said: And what?? Lawd, waking in the morning to vulva sounds like a pretty good deal to me. LMAO!!! sry thats my DirtyMind | |
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Apple does have amessing customer service
I called them once and the guy told me he, technically, wasn't allowed to take my call because I didn't have the AppleCare fuckery but still took it and gave me lots of helpful information when my MacBook stopped working last April 
They fixed it for free | |
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Alej said: Apple does have amessing customer service
I called them once and the guy told me he, technically, wasn't allowed to take my call because I didn't have the AppleCare fuckery but still took it and gave me lots of helpful information when my MacBook stopped working last April
They fixed it for free That's hot. | |
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heybaby said: PunkMistress said: And what?? I saw that too. But just ignored it  you two To make a thief, make an owner; to create crime, create laws. | |
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Prince.org was 2 much 4 it 2 take. | |
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ARock said: The LCD screen on my macbook cracked last night. I took it 2 an authorized mac shop. Its gonna cost me $800! Im a collage student i cant afford to just shell out $800. Ahhhhh!!!!!
i had a small chip in mine after about a month. And I got them to replace it for free right at the apple store. They even had to order it and schedule a time for me to come back and have it service. All for a minute nic in the screen  To make a thief, make an owner; to create crime, create laws. | |
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ARock said: Lammastide said: Did you drop or otherwise traumatize the thing? If so, you're cooked.
If it just sort of happened (though I'm not sure how that'd be possible ) -- and you're still within warranty -- I'm pretty sure Apple will give you a new screen free of charge.No i didnt drop it... i dunno how the hell it happen, i just woke up this morning and voila. maybe A Rock hit it? sorry, somebody had to do it.  | |
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Cinnie said: Alej said: Apple does have amessing customer service
I called them once and the guy told me he, technically, wasn't allowed to take my call because I didn't have the AppleCare fuckery but still took it and gave me lots of helpful information when my MacBook stopped working last April
They fixed it for free That's hot. It was Literally I think that's why it fucked up  | |
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good luck with it. Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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Alej said: Cinnie said: That's hot. It was Literally I think that's why it fucked up  Imagining you squeezing that phrase in while you told them why it needed some attention 
"Put your hand on that" "See?" "That's hot" | |
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Cinnie said: Alej said: It was Literally I think that's why it fucked up Imagining you squeezing that phrase in while you told them why it needed some attention
"Put your hand on that" "See?" "That's hot" !!!
I did say "that's hot" to a teacher the other day  :wrong: | |
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Alej said: Cinnie said: Imagining you squeezing that phrase in while you told them why it needed some attention
"Put your hand on that" "See?" "That's hot" !!!
I did say "that's hot" to a teacher the other day :wrong: | |
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Cinnie said: Alej said: !!!
I did say "that's hot" to a teacher the other day :wrong:  | |
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Lammastide said: ARock said: lol... voila (sp) [Edited 9/7/09 11:16am]
I thought it was something the cool kids were saying these days. I'd resolved once again to remain uncool.  looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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I'm trying to get a Mac Book. The one I really want is rather pricey, but I'm in dire need of a laptop. I can't open anything but my web browsers and the still act a little funny. I think it's almost done for good. I think I might just get a $200 HP or Dell for now....they're brand new at the jockey lot. A coworker said that the man who sells them sells stolen ones  , but I need something to hold me over until I get a Macbook. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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