I turned it on and at first the apple icon came on. Then it spun around for a long time. I turned it off. I did it again and then we heard a some clanking inside the computer. I turned it off. Then, I turned it on again and the screen is blank...on but nothing there. What do I do now. I have Applecare but I don't think they cover accidents. Hmmm. any way to see if there is anything salvageable?
2007-12-25 14:27:58 · 7 answers · asked by motormank 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
OOOOH OUCH! I did something similar not long ago - dropped my Macbook. Only thing broken was the screen ... which I replaced with a used one from eBay.
My guess - based on the info you provided is that the optical drive is hosed - that's where the clanking noise was coming from - it's just about the only moving part there is.
When it fell, the HD safety mode probably protected the HD - that's good!
But ... only an authorized repair service can give you the whole story. I'd start by going directly to Apple. Their service is superb.
You may be in for a hefty repair bill. But as to your question - is anything salvageable? - I'd say, yeah. Unless the motherboard is shot, or the HD ... the primary working components of your sad little book are fine.
I feel your pain! But, hey, at least he didn't pour a glass of champagne into the keyboard! i did that once to my iBook ... and had to sit there with it on my lap and watch it sizzle to a very messy death right before my eyes.
2007-12-26 03:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jim M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give AppleCare a try. Be honest with them. I've heard repeatedly of stores honoring that situation.
2007-12-25 14:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by bogus_dude 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 22:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by staude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if you bought it on a credit card, they cover the first 30 days of accidental damage.
2007-12-25 15:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by Kahless 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, hubby needs to fix or replace it, even if he has to sell a kidney to make it happen.
If he doesn't, you get to subject him to unspeakable torment and otherwise make his life a living Hell.
2007-12-25 14:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by Cappo359 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Walk over to your husband and hand your computer to him. Tell him to go and fix it and to be more careful in the future.
2007-12-25 14:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by snorkelface1 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
hopefully you purchased warranty,call and find out,or take it in and see what can be done,forgive your husband it was a accident
2007-12-25 15:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by thomasl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋