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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1473803" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>From an ethical standpoint…you don't purchase Applecare to cover repairs that are pre-existing! Also…Applecare covers manufacturing defects…NOT repairs for equipment that is basically worn out from years of use (and in some cases…abuse).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This may be an honest, fair, and reasonable goal (just like how any of us would like to do it)…but what you mentioned above about buying Applecare to go about doing it is dishonest!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>And as "techiesteve" mentioned…you cannot purchase extended Applecare after the first 12 months.</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>The obvious answer is…buying a new or refurbished computer from Apple will cost you money!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Overall…you mentioned having 3 problems:</p><p></p><p>- The computer's sound doesn't work.</p><p>- The hard drive is almost full.</p><p>- the CD/DVD drive doesn't work.</p><p></p><p>* The sound problem is the biggest issue. When you say the sound doesn't work…is this just the sound thru the speakers…or do you still get sound via the audio-out port? The computer does not have a "sound card"…so a new logic board will be needed (expensive). </p><p></p><p>* To fix the hard drive problem…just install a bigger hard drive (or manage files better by removing "junk" and moving non-needed files to an external storage source).</p><p>* How often do you need your CD/DVD drive? If not often or ever…don't worry about it. If you do need it…then you could replace it with a less expensive used drive.</p><p>* I would upgrade the ram (only have 2gig currently).</p><p>* Definitely upgrade the OS (as long as it won't make any of your apps. non-compatible with the newer OS version).</p><p></p><p>Other than the replacement logic board for the sound problem…everything else could be solved relatively cheaply (compared to buying a new computer). It just depends on how much effort & DIY you're willing to do.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1473803, member: 56379"] From an ethical standpoint…you don't purchase Applecare to cover repairs that are pre-existing! Also…Applecare covers manufacturing defects…NOT repairs for equipment that is basically worn out from years of use (and in some cases…abuse). This may be an honest, fair, and reasonable goal (just like how any of us would like to do it)…but what you mentioned above about buying Applecare to go about doing it is dishonest!:( And as "techiesteve" mentioned…you cannot purchase extended Applecare after the first 12 months. The obvious answer is…buying a new or refurbished computer from Apple will cost you money!;) Overall…you mentioned having 3 problems: - The computer's sound doesn't work. - The hard drive is almost full. - the CD/DVD drive doesn't work. * The sound problem is the biggest issue. When you say the sound doesn't work…is this just the sound thru the speakers…or do you still get sound via the audio-out port? The computer does not have a "sound card"…so a new logic board will be needed (expensive). * To fix the hard drive problem…just install a bigger hard drive (or manage files better by removing "junk" and moving non-needed files to an external storage source). * How often do you need your CD/DVD drive? If not often or ever…don't worry about it. If you do need it…then you could replace it with a less expensive used drive. * I would upgrade the ram (only have 2gig currently). * Definitely upgrade the OS (as long as it won't make any of your apps. non-compatible with the newer OS version). Other than the replacement logic board for the sound problem…everything else could be solved relatively cheaply (compared to buying a new computer). It just depends on how much effort & DIY you're willing to do.:) - Nick [/QUOTE]
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