Buying used MBP with AppleCare

[Jcazz]

Hello all,

A co-worker is upgrading to a shiny new MBP and they're making me a very good deal on their old MBP - one I can't refuse. They bought AppleCare with the old MBP and I was curious if that needs to be transfered to me somehow, or if it's tied to the specific hardware regardless of who has possession?

Can anyone enlighten me?

Thanks!
Jacob

 

[skyrider007]

Once registered, the policy cannot be transferred to a different machine. However, the policy can be transferred to another owner by writing to Apple. Try reading the fine prints.

 

[Jcazz]

Clarification

> Once registered, the policy cannot be transferred to a different machine.

Just to clarify - they will get a new AppleCare policy with their new MBP - I was just curious if I had to do anything to transfer the used MBP w/ AppleCare I'm going to get from their name to mine.

Thanks!
Jacob

 

[noodle654]

> Once registered, the policy cannot be transferred to a different machine.

Just to clarify - they will get a new AppleCare policy with their new MBP - I was just curious if I had to do anything to transfer the used MBP w/ AppleCare I'm going to get from their name to mine.

Thanks!
Jacob

You have to write a letter to Apple to transfer the plan to your possession. It is in the AppleCare print somewhere.