Computer Fix Saga

When things seem to be getting better, the opposite happens. I’m referring to my computer being out of order.

This is the way things developed: I got a phone call from the Mac Repair Service and was told that the computer was ready and working, to this effect I immediately asked “Is it really fixed?” The guy on the phone told me that they have made every test they can do and came out okay… but they have found the Logic Board to be flawed and they can not fix that in their Lab.

I said, “So you didn’t fix the computer!” He said, “You can still use the computer but it’s going to fail again at any moment. By the way your warranty has expired already and the only way would be to send your MacBook Pro to the main Mac Plant and they would replace any parts needed for $499.00 + Tax. this includes the migration of all data held in my computer. They FedEx the computer for refurbishing and FedEx back in one week or less.”

So I opted for the repair. (I wasn’t going to spend $ 1,500.00 for a new one!)

I returned home but I was feeling stomach ache for 2 or 3 hours… cool it HJ!

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14 thoughts on “Computer Fix Saga”

bad375 on January 29, 2014 at 8:31 am said:

I know that feeling well, sorry HJ

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- avian101 on January 29, 2014 at 11:49 am said:
  
  That’s ok Bryan! Thank you! 🙂
  
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novelwriter2013 on January 29, 2014 at 1:10 pm said:

Oh, dear! I’m so sorry H.J. We sure have come to rely on our electronic devices. I hope you get it repaired soon and no more headaches/stomach aches with it!! Best of luck.

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- avian101 on January 29, 2014 at 2:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot Amy! I hope so! 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on January 29, 2014 at 6:36 pm said:

I feel sympathetic pains for you.

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- avian101 on January 29, 2014 at 6:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks my friend! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on January 29, 2014 at 7:56 pm said:

Feeling your pain, but sounds like you’ve got a sure plan on getting it fixed now. Ouch on repair $$! Love Mr. NCardinal showing some attitude! 🙂

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- avian101 on January 29, 2014 at 11:09 pm said:
  
  I guess is a calculated decision if I want to keep doing my work without going into a larger expense. Thank you Donna! 🙂
  
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Emy Will on January 30, 2014 at 5:02 am said:

Typical scenario! We, especially me, are so dependent on our computers. Yet I managed perfectly well in the age i.e. the dinosaur age, before cellphones, computers, calculators, digital photography and even TV ;-0 The other day I actually had to WRITE something and found i had lost that skill.
All the best

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- avian101 on January 30, 2014 at 9:44 am said:
  
  Thanks Emy for sharing! 🙂
  
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mvschulze on January 30, 2014 at 9:56 pm said:

I think it’s the sad reality of the home computer age (which incredibly is almost 30 years old!) I myself have found replacement for one reason or another averaging every 4 to 6 years. And the first Apple IIGS cost more than an Apple Mac Book pro today, not figuring in inflation! M 🙂

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- avian101 on January 30, 2014 at 11:17 pm said:
  
  I’ve had personal computers since the very beginning of the WWW and gone through about 20 if not more. It just bothers me when they break down for flawed construction, Thanks for sharing M! 🙂
  
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  - Marty Schulze on January 31, 2014 at 1:48 pm said:
    
    You would think reputation would trump warrantee in a case like this, especially from Apple! There may be some solace in seeing their stock price slip about 9% this week! M
  - avian101 on January 31, 2014 at 3:01 pm said:
    
    Actually, this was the first time that I had a problem with Apple OS, 7 years ago I got tired of PC and the hundreds of problems they had throughout the years.
    This time got me angry because this was a flawed Logic Board and my warranty expired just days before. But that’s part of the business I guess. Thanks for sharing M! 🙂