badft.blogg.se - Apple support mac charger replacement policy

It's usually in your best interest to buy an official Apple charger whenever possible. Once you make a reservation, Apple's Genius Bar staff will be able to replace the MacBook charger if it's covered under warranty or help you buy a new one if it's not, occasionally even with a little discount depending on the situation.Īlternatively, if the charger is covered under warranty, you can also contact Apple's support center (opens in new tab) and they can replace it by mail, which may be even easier. You can do this by following the prompts to get support on Apple's Genius Bar page (opens in new tab), or by going to the Reservations section of the Apple Store app (opens in new tab) on your smartphone. If your MacBook charger is indeed covered under warranty, or if you're still not sure, the next step is to make an appointment with your local Apple Store to get it taken care of.

If you don't know your MacBook's serial number, follow the instructions in the section above to locate the serial number alongside the MacBook model and year. Apple will tell you right away if your MacBook charger is covered under warranty when you enter your MacBook's serial number into Apple's Check Coverage page (opens in new tab).

If a user buys the upgraded AppleCare+ coverage for MacBook, this extended warranty does cover up to two instances of accidental damage, but it will cost an extra fee to replace.ĭoes that sound a bit complicated? If so, you're in luck.

Extended AppleCare warranties that are bought and paid for by the user will also cover defects in materials and workmanship for up to three years, but will not cover wear and tear or accidental damage.

The warranty for "defects in materials and workmanship" will cover a charger that stops working for no reason, but will not cover a charger that has been damaged by the user.

All MacBooks and their accessories come with a one-year limited warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship.

Here are some basic facts about Apple's product warranty coverage: Determining whether or not your MacBook charger is covered under warranty can be a little tricky.