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December 28, 2006

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Public shaming: How NOT to upgrade your MacBook Pro

Posted Dec. 28, ’06, 5:26 AM PT by Derik DeLong
Category | Apple » Humor

Sad Mac We all get that itch to improve our Macs, as spectacular as they may already be. For example, I’ve got my Mac Pro crammed full of SATA drives including an 80GB Raptor drive (yes, they do exist) that makes it noticeably louder, despite the fact that I love how quiet the Mac Pro is. sam-i-am on MacRumors forums takes the cake though.

So, to recap: Upgraded hard drive from 80 to 160 gigs. Downgraded latch to non-opening, top case to non-fitting, and screen to permanent smudge. I also realize that I probably hosed my warranty. I sprung for the 3 year and am in my first year. I assume I can’t get a refund on the last two years so I’m pretty much screwed. A refund would be nice because it would at least pay for a new top case (~$250).

Moral of the story: don’t be a dumbass.

Seriously, with a summary like that, how can you not read his tale of dumbassery? If you’re shaking your head at the end as much as I was, you’ll need a neck brace.

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2 Comments

Erik said:

Ouch!

December 28, 2006 7:42 AM
John Lawson said:

You can cancel your AppleCare and receive a prorated refund.
http://www.apple.com/support/products/terms.html
From the link:
"If you cancel more than thirty (30) days after your receipt of this Plan, you will receive a pro rata refund of the original purchase price, based on the percentage of unexpired Coverage Period, less (a) a cancellation fee of twenty-five ($25 USD) dollars or ten percent (10%) of the pro-rata amount, whichever is less, and (b) the value of any service provided to you under the Plan."

December 28, 2006 7:51 PM

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