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pamon · 12-08-2008, 09:42 PM

Have had my 15" since January of this year. First repair visit was my fault for dropping a starbucks coffee on it. Learned from that and a $800 repair bill..

Second visit was due to a trackpad and keyboard freeze. Neither worked and had to ship it off for a week. No Cost.

Now a third visit tomorrow planned... Have large white blotches on the screen and the same trackpad and keyboard problem.

Love mac products, but the China build problem is getting really apparent. It's covered under warranty until jan 09 but c'mon... 2 visits in a year?

Would love a trade for a new MBP but doubt that...

DirtyDanza · 12-08-2008, 09:46 PM

are you going to the genius bar? ive never had a prob with them opening up a new box and handing new comps out.. ive seen it with my own eyes many times as well as had my replaced last year

EthnicLover · 12-08-2008, 10:18 PM

That seems out of the ordinary. I've yet to have any problems with my old Powerbook or the new iMac. Hope you figure it out.

gleem · 12-08-2008, 10:31 PM

sheeeit I'm still using my 12" 1ghz g4 from 2003 never had a problem.

Janessa · 12-09-2008, 06:46 AM

Oh no, Im getting a Macbook Pro 17'' delivered today, I guess Im going to have to be careful and not spill my morning coffee on it. Man that is expensive to get fixed!!! WOW its like buying a whole new computer. : (

borked · 12-09-2008, 10:04 AM

sounds like they installed a dodgy logic board after your coffee incident.
Visit the genius bar, or call apple support and give your story how you are not happy, especially due to a recurring fault and with the warranty about to expire....

Max - RiotDesign · 12-09-2008, 10:14 AM

Never heard of the blotches on the screen problem before... maybe they didnt completely clean all the coffee in the first repair?

potter · 12-09-2008, 10:18 AM

I think the problem is you, not the computer.

0.02

Darkcrni · 12-09-2008, 10:19 AM

Dump a shit on it, cause you already dump your coffee!!!
Maybe then it will work!!!

alexchechs · 12-09-2008, 10:59 AM

Applecare is key for any new Mac user. Definitly spend the extra money and you will thank yourself down the line. I have a Mac Book for 2 years now and have had to bring it in once and they replaced all my internal parts at no charge plus a new keyboard.

Sosa · 12-09-2008, 11:22 AM

No problems with mine so far.

pamon · 12-10-2008, 12:32 AM

brought the unit in today. they are replacing the logic board for the 2nd time and replacing the top lid which includes the lcd screen. Had like 10-15 white spots that the lcd light shines through. With late 07 units, it's a noted issue. said 3-5 days but will see. covered under warranty. maybe will get the $350 applecare since my warranty expires in january 09.

and the starbucks spill was an accident folks... at the phoenix airport and hit the cup on accident.. jeez... like no one else here has done that before...???

borked · 12-10-2008, 12:55 AM

nice - new logic board and LCD. Bascially a new computer!

I wouldn't bother with Applecare for $350 now tbh. It'll extend the guarantee a further 2 years (can you even get it so late after purchase?) and you've replaced the two most expensive things on the computer.

Unless you get *another* dud logic board and lcd, you're not going to have much repairs in 2 years I would gamble. (I think the repairs are guaranteed 6 months anywhere, though don't quote me on that)

NickB. · 12-10-2008, 01:13 AM

had the keyboard fucking up as well, they replaced it within 3 hours in ASIA

hypedough · 12-10-2008, 01:18 AM

AppleCare is completely worth it. There's a reason you need insurance on it. I love my MacBookPro but I love my AppleCare even more

KillerK · 12-10-2008, 02:15 AM

my 17" macbook pro is a piece of shit, the thing gets hot then freezes after 10minutes to an hour of use. Also the keyboard doesn't always work, it misses the shift key and some letters sometimes.

my macbook air is great though.

12-08-2008, 09:42 PM	#1
pamon Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,103	Macbook Pro problems Have had my 15" since January of this year. First repair visit was my fault for dropping a starbucks coffee on it. Learned from that and a $800 repair bill.. Second visit was due to a trackpad and keyboard freeze. Neither worked and had to ship it off for a week. No Cost. Now a third visit tomorrow planned... Have large white blotches on the screen and the same trackpad and keyboard problem. Love mac products, but the China build problem is getting really apparent. It's covered under warranty until jan 09 but c'mon... 2 visits in a year? Would love a trade for a new MBP but doubt that... __________________ Email: [email protected] Skype: davidamodt. / TG: Davidamodt US Adult Content & Porn Writer Project/Sites/Tubes/Reviews & More

12-08-2008, 09:46 PM	#2
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12-08-2008, 10:18 PM	#3
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12-08-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
gleem Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sunny Land Posts: 5,593	sheeeit I'm still using my 12" 1ghz g4 from 2003 never had a problem. __________________ Contact me: \\// E: webmaster /at/ unprofessional.com Last edited by gleem; 12-08-2008 at 10:34 PM..

12-09-2008, 06:46 AM	#5
Janessa Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 266	Oh no, Im getting a Macbook Pro 17'' delivered today, I guess Im going to have to be careful and not spill my morning coffee on it. Man that is expensive to get fixed!!! WOW its like buying a whole new computer. : ( __________________ ICQ: 576137655 Email: janessabrazil@hotmail dot com Janessa Brazil

12-09-2008, 10:04 AM	#6
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	sounds like they installed a dodgy logic board after your coffee incident. Visit the genius bar, or call apple support and give your story how you are not happy, especially due to a recurring fault and with the warranty about to expire.... __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202

12-09-2008, 10:14 AM	#7
Max - RiotDesign Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 246	Never heard of the blotches on the screen problem before... maybe they didnt completely clean all the coffee in the first repair?

12-09-2008, 10:18 AM	#8
potter Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 6,559	I think the problem is you, not the computer. 0.02 __________________

12-09-2008, 10:19 AM	#9
Darkcrni Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Right Around The Corner Posts: 1,704	Dump a shit on it, cause you already dump your coffee!!! Maybe then it will work!!!

12-09-2008, 10:59 AM	#10
alexchechs Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Location: BROOKLYN!!! Posts: 3,474	Applecare is key for any new Mac user. Definitly spend the extra money and you will thank yourself down the line. I have a Mac Book for 2 years now and have had to bring it in once and they replaced all my internal parts at no charge plus a new keyboard. __________________ Alex Chechs http://thefawnconspiracy.com

12-09-2008, 11:22 AM	#11
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	No problems with mine so far.

12-10-2008, 12:32 AM	#12
pamon Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,103	brought the unit in today. they are replacing the logic board for the 2nd time and replacing the top lid which includes the lcd screen. Had like 10-15 white spots that the lcd light shines through. With late 07 units, it's a noted issue. said 3-5 days but will see. covered under warranty. maybe will get the $350 applecare since my warranty expires in january 09. and the starbucks spill was an accident folks... at the phoenix airport and hit the cup on accident.. jeez... like no one else here has done that before...??? __________________ Email: [email protected] Skype: davidamodt. / TG: Davidamodt US Adult Content & Porn Writer Project/Sites/Tubes/Reviews & More

12-10-2008, 12:55 AM	#13
borked Totally Borked Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,284	nice - new logic board and LCD. Bascially a new computer! I wouldn't bother with Applecare for $350 now tbh. It'll extend the guarantee a further 2 years (can you even get it so late after purchase?) and you've replaced the two most expensive things on the computer. Unless you get another dud logic board and lcd, you're not going to have much repairs in 2 years I would gamble. (I think the repairs are guaranteed 6 months anywhere, though don't quote me on that) __________________ For coding work - hit me up on andy // borkedcoder // com (consider figuring out the email as test #1) All models are wrong, but some are useful. George E.P. Box. p202

12-10-2008, 01:13 AM	#14
NickB. Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,855	had the keyboard fucking up as well, they replaced it within 3 hours in ASIA

12-10-2008, 01:18 AM	#15
hypedough Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Now running NATS4: HypeDough.com! Posts: 3,743	AppleCare is completely worth it. There's a reason you need insurance on it. I love my MacBookPro but I love my AppleCare even more __________________ Ricky D :: Hype Dough President \| XBIZ.net \| ICQ 172-939-826 AIM+Skype HypeDough \| [NATS4] Kayden420: ['09 '10 '11 XBIZ Nominee \| Exclusive & HD] \| ThePornScout: [Exclusive + Reality \| Amateurs Want to Become Pornstars]

12-10-2008, 02:15 AM	#16
KillerK Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,406	my 17" macbook pro is a piece of shit, the thing gets hot then freezes after 10minutes to an hour of use. Also the keyboard doesn't always work, it misses the shift key and some letters sometimes. my macbook air is great though.