Comments on: MacBook Happiness http://www.draconis.com/blog/2006/10/19/macbook-happiness/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:03:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: ryan http://www.draconis.com/blog/2006/10/19/macbook-happiness/#comment-27 ryan Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:06:36 +0000 http://www.dracoware.com/blog/2006/10/19/macbook-happiness/#comment-27 Ouch, Norman, that sounds terrible! I was in a similar position when my MacBook's logic board died, though luckily I had the AppleCare. In fact, I believe mine died almost about the same time as yours (about a month outside of the 1 year warranty). As for what to do next, I guess the best bet is to check eBay for spare MacBook logic boards and see if it's something you could repair yourself. Also, perhaps the Apple technicians would be willing to work on an hourly basis. Good luck! Ouch, Norman, that sounds terrible! I was in a similar position when my MacBook’s logic board died, though luckily I had the AppleCare. In fact, I believe mine died almost about the same time as yours (about a month outside of the 1 year warranty).

As for what to do next, I guess the best bet is to check eBay for spare MacBook logic boards and see if it’s something you could repair yourself. Also, perhaps the Apple technicians would be willing to work on an hourly basis. Good luck!

]]> By: Norman http://www.draconis.com/blog/2006/10/19/macbook-happiness/#comment-26 Norman Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:30:06 +0000 http://www.dracoware.com/blog/2006/10/19/macbook-happiness/#comment-26 Two days ago I down loaded Apples Firmware which was suggested in the update box. After down loading I was asked to reboot the computer. I followed the instruction given by Firmware update. I shut down the computer and in order to reboot I pressed the power button until power light started to flash. Surprisingly the computer never went into auto mode and the logic board failed. I had the Macbook checked by an Apple technician and he confirmed the logic board failure which is beyond repair. My Macbook is 1 year and 5 (!) weeks old and although talking to Apple custom relation several times I am not eligible for a warranty repair. Unfortunately I never purchased the AppleCare warranty extension. Dose anyone have suggestions what to do next? Thanks Two days ago I down loaded Apples Firmware which was suggested in the update box. After down loading I was asked to reboot the computer. I followed the instruction given by Firmware update. I shut down the computer and in order to reboot I pressed the power button until power light started to flash. Surprisingly the computer never went into auto mode and the logic board failed. I had the Macbook checked by an Apple technician and he confirmed the logic board failure which is beyond repair. My Macbook is 1 year and 5 (!) weeks old and although talking to Apple custom relation several times I am not eligible for a warranty repair. Unfortunately I never purchased the AppleCare warranty extension. Dose anyone have suggestions what to do next?
Thanks

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]]> By: The Great Free WiFi Debate » Draconis Software Blog http://www.draconis.com/blog/2006/10/19/macbook-happiness/#comment-23 The Great Free WiFi Debate » Draconis Software Blog Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:00:35 +0000 http://www.dracoware.com/blog/2006/10/19/macbook-happiness/#comment-23 [...] they provide, plus a Venti cup of whatever’s brewing) or a FreshCity (where it’s free), take my MacBook, and get some work done. I find it’s often good motivation when I pick up and move to some other [...] [...] they provide, plus a Venti cup of whatever’s brewing) or a FreshCity (where it’s free), take my MacBook, and get some work done. I find it’s often good motivation when I pick up and move to some other [...]

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