Hi,
I have an ipod mini that I bought in Mar'05. I only started using it
about two months ago. The battery life right now is absolutely
pathetic. Once I charge the battery all night, it lasts for about 45
mins the next day; its obnoxious! I contaced apple, and they said that
according to my one year warrant I will have to mail it to them, which
will cost me about $40, and they "recommend" that I purchase an
extended warranty for $59. I feel scammed.
I am sure this has happened to other people. What have you guys done
about it? What do you recommend?
Help much apprecitaed
Thanks,
Edward Doty - 21 Nov 2005 11:42 GMT
> Hi,
>
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> Thanks,
If there is an apple store anywhere near you, take it in. Odds are,
they'll send it out for you or replace it on the spot with a refurb.
Customer paying shipping isn't uncommon in any industry. After all, if
your car breaks down, the dealer won't pay for the tow, even if it's
still under warranty.
Michael J. Sherman - 21 Nov 2005 19:54 GMT
> Hi,
>
> I have an ipod mini that I bought in Mar'05. I only started using it
> about two months ago. The battery life right now is absolutely
> pathetic. Once I charge the battery all night, it lasts for about 45
> mins the next day; its obnoxious!
I had a mini that did that same thing, and it was within the year
warranty, so I just took it to my local Apple store and it was swapped
for a new one. No cost to me at all!
dufffman@gmail.com - 21 Nov 2005 21:31 GMT
thats good to know.. thanks..i'll take it to apple today.. i called
apple and they told me even if u take it to the store they will just
ask you to ship it back to us.. lying pricks.....
Thanks,
> > Hi,
> >
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> warranty, so I just took it to my local Apple store and it was swapped
> for a new one. No cost to me at all!
Michael J. Sherman - 22 Nov 2005 14:00 GMT
If they find the battery defective, it's their problem. They handle
everything, even if they have to ship it off. You will pay nothing.
Don't worry!
> thats good to know.. thanks..i'll take it to apple today.. i called
> apple and they told me even if u take it to the store they will just
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>>warranty, so I just took it to my local Apple store and it was swapped
>>for a new one. No cost to me at all!