Well no, they do not have a T2 chip. Apple says so themselves. However, the functionality the T2 chip provided is likely provided by the M1 SOC in the newer Macs, which I guess is what you mean. But that does not mean that they have T2 chips, or that the corresponding hardware inside the M1 Macs operates the same way as the T2 chip did in Intel Macs.
For you to be correct, even technically, you would need to say that even the iPhone 6S had a T2 chip.
No worries! It seems to be more widespread with the M1 Macs. I have heard a few reports with the Intel Macs and a few Apple Service Providers told me that they had this issue before (Intel-Era) but not that many cases.
iPads get their power through the USB-slot, but not many people are using hubs or monitors with them, 3rd-party battery packs are in more use for iPads than with Macs. So you'd think that if the "T2" functionality were at risk there would be burned out iPads as well as M1 Macs, both of which have it in the SOCs.
To be fair, it should not be surprising since it would be more expensive to replace the whole computer. I mean, surely the screen, keyboard, casing and (probably) battery still work fine?
Well at least in my country, you are not able to demand a replacement. It is the seller that decides how they want to fix the problem. Obviously, if the problem is never fixed, you are eventually able to demand a refund. But right from the get-go you cannot demand a refund or replacement unit in the general case.
Labor is not cheap and there’s the chance of breaking something else. This is a 1 month old MBA. Come on!
Legally speaking, the age of the device does not matter in this instance (again, in my country). I am also not picking sides here, I am just pointing out that it is not strange at all that Apple is trying to repair the broken computer instead of replacing it.
Well yeah, I also want a reliable computer, and have an M1 MBA myself for which I considered to buy Apple Care. But the thing is, if you charge your device with the original charger plugged directly to the machine, then by the looks of it, nothing bad will happen. So there is a very simple workaround to this issue which can be applied while we wait for an official response from Apple.
By demand I mean communicate with senior management persuasively. In addition, I wouldn’t buy from anyone but Apple directly. I realize that isn’t an option globally. In America, most companies have a department that handles executive communications. The sole purpose is too appease customers. If you don’t go full “Karen” on them, they are typically very accommodating.
Hope they do that soon. My 60-day window to buy AppleCare is ending soon. And “Official Response” from Apple would be key for me to decide. Until then, I’m considering it a lemon.
Good for you! The question is if you will be handed a MacBook Air M1 with the same vulnerability. Can you try to get more information from the Apple Store staff? Is this a widespread issue (most likely they will not acknowledge, but who knows)? Thank you!
If his M1 ends up being replaced, it will be the same as what he had and what we all have.
Not necessarily. Of the 3 MBA M1s that I have 2 are from one factory and the other from another factory. Perhaps this issue is related to one factory. How you know otherwise?
The M1 is still too new to be given as a refurb, in my opinion. Anything is possible with an individual plant problem.
