On 1/1/05 1:15 PM, "Brian Rule" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> Aren't there apple authorize tech out there that will do it for > considerably cheaper? Nope. All Apple laptop repair that is *in* warranty has to be done at one of 2 service centers. Dallas and Memphis. Memphis handles iBooks and older. Dallas handles Powerbooks. They can add RAM etc, but a Hard Drive will void your warranty. I used to manage a tech shop (just 8 months ago) and I am an Apple Certified Desktop and Portable technician. You can't even go into GSX (apple's online suite of ordering software and warranty history etc...) and order the parts. It errors out with a "this part is for depot repair only please call blah blah blah..." If someone tosses in a HD from an over the counter source like CompUSA then your warranty is now void. Apple Depot technicians are trained to look to see if you have been messing around inside your laptop or not when they start the repair at the depot. I have toured both facilities (as well as the parts facility in Elk Grove Ca.) and they have a system set up. The figure they gave us was that 20% of all incoming laptops were not repaired due to customer negligence or abuse. Kyle Hansen -- "The best way out is always through." -- Robert Frost -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
