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Macbooks and powersurge damage: Prevention?
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<blockquote data-quote="mtndew1054" data-source="post: 1330614" data-attributes="member: 224968"><p>Hi everyone,</p><p></p><p>First post here. I did a couple searches for relevant threads before posting this, and have gathered some useful information, but not the answer to my question. Please redirect me if I missed something. <img src="/mac_images/images/smilies/Oops.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":Oops:" title="Oops :Oops:" data-shortname=":Oops:" /></p><p></p><p>I recently bought a Mid 2010 'white' Macbook refurbished direct from Apple. My question deals with prevention of damage to my computer as a result of power surges. Reading over some other threads, I see that some people have had their Macs damaged even when plugged into a surge protector!? I am using this computer in the USA only so the electric current inconsistency is not an issue for me. What is an issue is that I live in the Inland NW part of the country, and we do occasionally have power outages/surges due to lightning storms. Three things I am wondering about in specific: </p><p></p><p>1. Do I even need to protect? Is my Mid 2010 Macbook's power cord designed to give sufficient protection? It's a long-shot question but I thought I'd ask if I was already OK.</p><p></p><p>2. How can I <strong>prevent </strong>damage to my computer from power surges? Preferably something easily portable, and not too expensive? (Yes, I am planning to start backing up my hard drive with an external soon.)</p><p></p><p>3. If my computer is damaged by a power surge, will it be covered by my 3yr. Apple Care Protection warranty? </p><p></p><p>Thanks for any helpful input! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mtndew1054, post: 1330614, member: 224968"] Hi everyone, First post here. I did a couple searches for relevant threads before posting this, and have gathered some useful information, but not the answer to my question. Please redirect me if I missed something. :Oops: I recently bought a Mid 2010 'white' Macbook refurbished direct from Apple. My question deals with prevention of damage to my computer as a result of power surges. Reading over some other threads, I see that some people have had their Macs damaged even when plugged into a surge protector!? I am using this computer in the USA only so the electric current inconsistency is not an issue for me. What is an issue is that I live in the Inland NW part of the country, and we do occasionally have power outages/surges due to lightning storms. Three things I am wondering about in specific: 1. Do I even need to protect? Is my Mid 2010 Macbook's power cord designed to give sufficient protection? It's a long-shot question but I thought I'd ask if I was already OK. 2. How can I [B]prevent [/B]damage to my computer from power surges? Preferably something easily portable, and not too expensive? (Yes, I am planning to start backing up my hard drive with an external soon.) 3. If my computer is damaged by a power surge, will it be covered by my 3yr. Apple Care Protection warranty? Thanks for any helpful input! :) [/QUOTE]
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