What to Do if Apple Cannot Fix Your Mac Understanding the warranty policies and repair options of your MacBook is also crucial. Apple products are backed by a standard one-year limited warranty that can be extended with AppleCare+. If your Mac is not fixable, Apple typically will replace it based on the condition of warranty.
Warranty is available until
Great One-year limited warranty — 90 days of support included: Apple offers return and service for free if manufacturing defects are present within the first year after purchasing your used phone16.
AppleCare+: With AppleCare+ you get up to three years of service and support, including powerful repair or replacement coverage with added protection for accidental damage3. Close the sale or start your subscription before you hit 365 days so that there’s no gap in coverage for a day.Apple Warranty (ad)
Repair Options Post-Warranty
Out‐of‐Warranty Repairs: If there is no warranty for the service, Apple will not make repairs to your Mac or its parts unless you allow them to. Certain parts are available for ten years and batteries issues24
Backup Plan: If Apple cannot repair your device, they will often replace it instead. However the flow below applies but it may vary depending on your exact scenario and if you are under warranty at the time of submitting a service request.
Key Considerations
Timing: Do not wait until the end of your warranty to request for repairs or replacements. Intervening early leads to more service options2.
Documentation – Keeping your purchase receipt and warranty status is important. The warranty status of your device can be determined here online, using serial number45.
Those are just details — which is contract and support-focused symptom, not the disease of Apple product ownership.
