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Apple Warranty?
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If you register it the warranty may start then. BUT if you run into any problems with the warranty later, Apple will request a proof of purchase, such as an invoice from the vendor.
So chances are, no, you will not get the full 1 year warranty.
So chances are, no, you will not get the full 1 year warranty.
Oh i know there is no certified reseller on craigslist or ebay, I was just wondering IF i did buy a brand new MBP of ebay or craigslist that has not be registered yet. can I still register it for the 1 year warranty?
you can only buy a new warrantied mac off a certified reseller, the serial number is tied to the buyer automatically. you don't necessarily need a receipt for warranty service, but if you buy a mac through non official channels, who don't know how long the serial number has been active.
If he is telling you that it is unregistered, he is either lying or doesn't know any better.
Apple products are registered from the time of purchase. On apple.com/support you can check the status of warranties with a serial number.
I bought my ipod sans reciept, but do not be completely surprised if they ask for a proof of purchase. (Dependent on where you get it serviced)
A simple solution may be to get Applecare. It is not expensive but might help you in a case where they need some proof of purchase.
Apple products are registered from the time of purchase. On apple.com/support you can check the status of warranties with a serial number.
I bought my ipod sans reciept, but do not be completely surprised if they ask for a proof of purchase. (Dependent on where you get it serviced)
A simple solution may be to get Applecare. It is not expensive but might help you in a case where they need some proof of purchase.
you can have the registration transfered to a new user. i bought a used macbook from the forums and the seller called/or emailed apple saying to transfer the information that was with the laptop over to the new owner which was going to be me. since then i have sent it in for a minor crack which was covered by the 1 year warranty. no questions asked
you can only buy a new warrantied mac off a certified reseller, the serial number is tied to the buyer automatically.
If he is telling you that it is unregistered, he is either lying or doesn't know any better.
Apple products are registered from the time of purchase. On apple.com/support you can check the status of warranties with a serial number.
Actually, if you buy your computer from a 3rd party Apple reseller, the serial number is not tied to the buyer nor automatically registered. Without proof of purchase, Apple will assume the warranty started 1 month after the manufacture date.
A simple solution may be to get Applecare. It is not expensive but might help you in a case where they need some proof of purchase.
This only extends the warranty by two years, you'll still have the same problem with the purchase date.
Actually, if you buy your computer from a 3rd party Apple reseller, the serial number is not tied to the buyer nor automatically registered.
who are these third part resellers? when the company i work for became an apple business partner, they had to go through a heap of requirements, that included a detailed plan for ewaste disposal. i've investigated becoming an apple business partner myself, and apple has not relinquished on any of its demands.
The company I work for is an Apple authorized reseller, we run into warranty problems from time to time when customers buy items and Apple claims the warranty started a month before they even purchased it.
I guess this is one of the issues being a smaller company, even though we are one of the larger resellers in the Northwest.
I guess this is one of the issues being a smaller company, even though we are one of the larger resellers in the Northwest.
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I also had Apple transfer over the warranty and Apple Care for my Late 2006 Mini from the previous owner to me. It was done over the phone.
You could also consider getting the previous MBP from Amazon, the 15" is about $1450AR and 5% Gold Box deal.
You could also consider getting the previous MBP from Amazon, the 15" is about $1450AR and 5% Gold Box deal.