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From: Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
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Subject: Re: Newbie questions when Apple store replaces a HDD...
Date: 28 Sep 2015 18:41:02 GMT
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On 2015-09-28, Ant <ANTant@zimage.com> wrote:
>> > Since I have never used Apple store to fix/replace a hardware piece and 
>> > my client has a dying HDD issue and hoping to get it for free from just 
>> > expired AppleCare by 10 days, I have a few newbie questions after going 
>> > to the appointment:
>> > 
>> > 1. Since we already ran the Apple Hardware Tests, Disk Utility, restored 
>> > and looked at smartmontools' logs showing long tests failing quickly 
>> > with 90% left, will Apple be able to quickly swap the drives quickly 
>> > during the appointment and then I can restore fully at home since it 
>> > took almost three hours to complete earlier today?
>
>>  Doubtful if they are busy. It will likely take a day or three.
>
> Just for quick tests and a HDD swap? Sheesh! :(

Sure. You do remember you weren't the only one there in the store,
right? You can't expect them to drop everything and everyone else just
for little, old you. ; )

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