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iMac superdrive....does it have a warranty? Mine is not working well, at all

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bender644

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Feb 23, 2008
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I feel very silly not having looked into it further in the period of time my mac was under the one year warranty. The drive works, but it take for me to eject it and put it back in 3-5 times until it stops making a noise. Not sure what it is.

Does anyone know if they drive itself has a separate warranty from its respective manufacturer? That way, at least I would only have to cover labour.

How much would I be looking at to do this job? I used to open up computers all the time, and I would do it myself but I am wary to try this on the iMac.

Thanks for your comments. Bender.
 
bender644 said:
Does anyone know if they drive itself has a separate warranty from its respective manufacturer? That way, at least I would only have to cover labour.
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So far as I know, Apple's limited warranty is the only coverage for the Superdrive and even if the manufacturer provided separate coverage I can't see it being for more than one year.

What model iMac is it?
 
When you buy the whole computer from seller e.g. Apple, Acer, Alienware, there is no special warranty for components, it's the warranty that the seller gives so the SuperDrive has the same warranty as your iMac, 1-year or three with AppleCare.

Your best bet is to buy an USB DVD drive (link)
 
Thanks. That's too bad. It is the 20" iMac, 2Ghz (around march 2008). If it really doesn't work well, I think I may end up replacing it. Thanks for the link, though.

Anyone attempt at doing this, or would you just leave it for the store?
 
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