I recently bought a MacBook Pro, and I've accidentally caused some liquid damage to the screen. It's been around 30 days since I purchased it, so I'm still eligible to buy AppleCare. My question is: can I purchase AppleCare now and then take it to Apple for repair? Will they check the device to see if there's any damage before I get the coverage?
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Since you have a 30-day window to enroll in AppleCare, they've probably considered that some people might have minor damage before signing up. As far as I know, there’s no required check during sign-up.
Honestly, we shouldn't encourage posts that sound like they're about fraud. It's tricky—if Apple finds any signs of previous damage, you might be denied coverage.
Just a heads up, Apple usually runs diagnostics before you can buy AppleCare+. Any liquid damage will show up and can block the purchase. If you've already purchased it online, they might not do an automatic check, but claiming pre-existing damage is risky. Maybe look into credit card protection for repairs instead.
But if I bought AppleCare online, will they run a diagnostic?
Check your Mac’s settings. Go to Settings > General and see if you can add AppleCare from there. If you've signed up already, see if they'll agree to fix it!
I already signed up—do you really think they’ll fix it?
Absolutely, you can get AppleCare after damage! I did it with my iPad, and it worked out fine for me. Apple is a huge company, so they're not really losing out on this. Just go for it!
Oh, awesome! Thanks for the info!
Typically, when you sign up for AppleCare, there isn't a device inspection process. Although accidental damage is generally covered, any signs of intentional or excessive damage might be flagged and not covered. Just keep that in mind!
What exactly counts as "intentional damage"?
I’m not trying to be dishonest! Just really curious if they'll cover the repair.