Re: Superdrive repair

[musjndx@gsusgi2.gsu.edu (Jonathan N. Deitch)]

bsherman@umbio.med.miami.edu (Bob Sherman) writes:

>repair, so will any such covered Apple made computer etc.... I don't
>think it's ever too late to purchase Apple Care, as long as everything 
>is working properly at the time you get it.... It's an option, you
>don't have to purchase it, however if you don't, then don't cry when
>it costs $300 to change out a broken drive, or a motherboard, or 
>power supply or whatever...

Never underestimate the power of the marketplace --

There are places like Shreve Systems, or Pre-Owned Electronics, or several
other places listed in the back of MacWeek that sell Macintosh and Apple
parts.  That's right -- parts.

Got a blown //c motherboard ?  Replace it for $59 + shipping.  Apple dealers
charge $250.  Buy a brand new Superdrive mech for $199.  Dealer exchange
price is, as mentioned, above $300.

Some places even sell pieces of things, like disk drive logic boards, eject
motors, etc ...

- Jonathan
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