#478972 - 11/24/0908:16 PMRe: Smoking - Your Macintosh - Repairs - Warranty
[Re: trey]
carp
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Right
Quote:
Most people aren't allergic to water, but I'd guess that if you tried to take a soaking-wet computer in for service, you probably wouldn't get too far.
The thing is that is stated in Apples warranty agreements - cigarette smoke is not , so if Apple is going to pull this one , it has to be upfront about it before you make the purchase .
So, OSHA does say it is a hazardous substance and gives the PEL for several industries. While not mentioning computer repairing per se, I think it looks like Apple may have a leg to stand on.
#479034 - 11/25/0912:40 AMRe: Smoking - Your Macintosh - Repairs - Warranty
[Re: KateSorensen]
carp
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Means absolutely nothing - Kate
Read the measures
Like I mentioned above when OSHA and EPA issues a Hazard waring requiring ((Protective)) gear to be worn . Those links means very little at all , except for some engineers .
#479056 - 11/25/0901:49 AMRe: Smoking - Your Macintosh - Repairs - Warranty
[Re: carp]
KateSorensen 77 and counting
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Well, one Apple store so far refusing to work on a smokey machine. It is getting publicized enough now I'm thinking we'll probably hear more about it in weeks/months to come.
Smoking was such a great thing and I enjoyed it for so many years. Unfortunately, there remains the piper to pay.
Someone invent sweet smelling cigs with no nicotine! Asparagus cigarettes!
#479057 - 11/25/0901:57 AMRe: Smoking - Your Macintosh - Repairs - Warranty
[Re: KateSorensen]
carp
Dino's are Babe magnets
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Well like I said above , I had no problems with my iMac taking it into for warranty service from Apple , and it had to have some smoke residue from Jaz room.
Then again like with Donnas iMac looks like that was from years of cumulation
Bottom line;
If Apple did NOT tell consumers that smoking will cancel their warranty before they bought the Mac - Apple has NO legal leg to stand on by any stretch of the imagination
#479059 - 11/25/0902:06 AMRe: Smoking - Your Macintosh - Repairs - Warranty
[Re: carp]
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carp, dropping a Mac onto the floor, getting it wet, spilling a beer or martini into it, or even exposing it to cigarette smoke can easily void a warranty. Warranties are meant to cover manufacturing defects, not to cover abuse.
Thats how stupid this thing is 
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