[Ti] Titanium PB Trade-In Question

[Kynan Shook]

Yes, there is evidence.  If you want to get a new screen on a Ti or  
GigE Ti, it's $1000, minimum.  Normally it would be under $400,  
assuming you didn't drop it or something.  See the note at  
<http://www.info.apple.com/support/applecare_products/service/ 
powerbook_service.html> for the owners of these models.  Also, the  
screen price has skyrocketed for those few service providers like the  
one I work at that can order parts for the portables (if it's available  
at all; I think all screen repairs currently have to be sent to Apple),  
rather than mailing them in to Apple for repair.

Dave Friesen <davefriesen at mac.com> writes:
> Is there any proof or reference to the spare parts statement below?
>
> Is there evidence that Apple is having difficulty obtaining spare parts
> for the Titaniums?
>
> Current thinking that Apple is trying to clear out stock seems a lot
> more plausible.