Should i buy warranty for macbook pro

Posted July 24, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Biohead Posted July 24, Personally through my own experiences I will always extend the AppleCare to the max 3 years. BletchleyPark Posted July 24, I say its worth it for just 3 things: Logic boat failure display failure Keyboard failure Those are the 2 most costly, and 1 most PITA parts if they die. Unrealistic Posted July 24, Posted July 25, Alladaskill17 Posted July 25, Merforga Posted July 25, Posted July 25, edited.

Shadrack Posted July 25, Unrealistic Posted July 26, Posted July 26, Titoist Posted July 26, Vice Posted July 26, Get the Apple Care warranty not the Best Buy one in my opinion.

Well I will also offer my MBP story. Took out the extended AppleCare with my new Air today. Merforga Posted July 27, Posted July 27, I ill tell you what I told every one of my friends and my parents that bought a mac apple has 1 year and when you get close to the 10mo, go to the apple website and get the extended warranty 2 more years and you will not regret it. Merforga Posted July 28, Posted July 28, The more expensive the MBP, the greater the discount becomes. Oh, and happy birthday!

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Sign In Sign Up. My son picked up my MacBook Pro and gave it to me. I opened the laptop expecting a black screen , but everything was alright. The question is do you need it or not? So, let me make two bold claims, which I will explain below in detail. The plan is even more attractive for people who upgrade CPU, RAM, and storage because the warranty does not increase with hardware upgrades. AppleCare is a standard manufacturer warranty, kind of what you expect when you purchase any electronics.

Basically, Apple stands by its products and guarantees that they will work as expected for a limited time. In the case of AppleCare without the plus , the time is limited to one year.

This standard warranty does not cover any accidentals, only manufacturer defects. Sometimes Apple may recall some products if they find out a defect in the way the device was built. For instance, most MacBooks had issues with butterfly keyboards. Apple recalled all MacBooks that had issues even when they were out of basic warranty. Additionally, each Mac comes with complimentary technical support during which you can call Apple support and ask them to help with hardware and software issues.

If you are new to Macs, I strongly encourage you to use it in case you are struggling with the configuration or daily computer usage. If there is a problem with the configuration, then Apple tech person can ask you to share the screen, and they can lead you through the process.

I used it a couple of times, and I had a very good experience. To reiterate the points above, each Apple product comes with a basic warranty that is free and lasts for one year from the date of purchase. There are two major differences between AppleCare and AppleCare Plus: the length of coverage and type of coverage. There is no monthly payment option. To know the current capacity check my other blog post. Two of my five-year-old MacBook Air need battery replacement, but I can still use it for more than 2 hours without charge.

If you are running applications that use a lot of CPU, e. Otherwise, it is likely that the battery survives a 3-year mark. Here is a table with battery replacement costs if your warranty expired:. There is, however, a deductible that needs to be paid every time the MacBook suffers damage from liquids. For instance, if you damaged the screen, it counts as one Service Event.

If you spill water on MacBook after the repair, then it counts as a second Service Event, and you are out of allowances. Cosmetic damage, such as a small dent, it is unlikely to be covered. However, if the damage is more serious than depending on the severity, it will be qualified either Tier1 or Tier2 Service Event.

Check my post on what can you do in case of MacBook dent. AppleCare is a coverage plan on all new Apple devices purchased directly through Apple. Most new products from the company come with a one-year limited warranty and 90 days of free technical support.

If you want more coverage than just a year, in case of an accident or malfunction, you will need to purchase extra AppleCare coverage to enjoy this luxury. If you purchase a MacBook Pro new from Apple it will come with the one year warranty mentioned above plus 90 days of free support. If you decide to make this purchase, it will extend your warranty from 90 days to 3 years and you will also have access to free technical support for that length of time as well.

Basically, all elements of your computer, overall. The decision on whether to purchase AppleCare for your MacBook Pro is ultimately a decision each computer owner must make on their own. We will take a look at some advantages and disadvantages to try and help you make your decision here but there is no exact correct answer to help you determine whether to purchase the coverage or not. Again, the decision is yours to make and if money is no concern, I would probably say go for it.

The peace of mind alone can be worth it. But it is expensive and that needs to be a consideration for most of us. Ultimately, AppleCare is a good coverage option but it just may not be for everyone due to the cost. Have you ever purchased AppleCare before?