on 25/06/04 02:00, Ruffin Bailey at rufbo1 at comcast.net wrote: >> Good news indeed! My dual-USB 500 wasn't part of either previous >> incarnation of the LBREP but is now within the covered SN range. It has >> no problems *yet*, but it's _very_ nice to know Apple will fix it if it >> does. > > So let's say someone, um, upgraded the hard drive in his iBook 500 in a > somewhat slapdash fashion as Airport had already flaked in his 'book. What do > you think the chances are Apple would take it back? I've seen a few people > here mention in previous "recalls" that they didn't think they'd get anything > and did anyway. > > Are there any "tricks"? Just be bold enough to try? The REP only covers certain defined faults - video related. When they get the machine and it isn't suffering from the accepted fault I presume they just send it back to you or quote to repair it. -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk