Macbook Pro's "moisture sensor"

**Carl Couchman** · 17-Aug-2012, 21:32

Sorry to hear this happened. Might be a good time to adapt a rule I try to use. Do not set any drinks within 1 foot of laptop.

**Frank Petronio** · 17-Aug-2012, 21:44

I've had the Apple Geni offer me a $350 "we fix any- and everything" repair when I've taken out of warranty laptops in. It's a great deal, they restore everything to factory condition. Be sure to swap back your old Apple-supplied RAM and I am pretty sure that adding a new HD would be extra.

I don't know if that kind of deal is still around or if it is at the discretion of the Apple employee or ?

**Kirk Gittings** · 17-Aug-2012, 22:57

yes I have a bootable clone of the hard drive done right after it dried out.

**Light Guru** · 17-Aug-2012, 23:40

Originally Posted by Frank Petronio

I've had the Apple Geni offer me a $350 "we fix any- and everything" repair when I've taken out of warranty laptops in. It's a great deal, they restore everything to factory condition. Be sure to swap back your old Apple-supplied RAM and I am pretty sure that adding a new HD would be extra.

I don't know if that kind of deal is still around or if it is at the discretion of the Apple employee or ?

That price is only for computers that have no physical or liquid damage. When there is physical or liquid damage the cost is about $750 or $1250 depending on the model of the laptop. The reason for the increased cost is because with physical or liquid damage it is much harder and sometimes impossible to refurbish the logic board, LCD or other parts.

**Lenny Eiger** · 18-Aug-2012, 10:02

Usually, Apple stores have a "business unit". Mine here does. I made friends with the guy and I get a small discount here and there. They can often ask for things that geniuses can't do. I make sure to send people to him on occasion. Recently, I got a repair for a dropped MBP (15-year-old daughter) and got a new screen for free. A little scratch my back action.

Get to know the business guy....

Lenny

**Frank Petronio** · 18-Aug-2012, 10:31

Originally Posted by Light Guru

That price is only for computers that have no physical or liquid damage. When there is physical or liquid damage the cost is about $750 or $1250 depending on the model of the laptop. The reason for the increased cost is because with physical or liquid damage it is much harder and sometimes impossible to refurbish the logic board, LCD or other parts.

Drats! Well this is why you never want to buy a used MB on eBay, especially from a cat lover or college kid.