After about 7-10 days, I noticed the far right of my spacebar wasn't really working. Only complaint was that some of my keys were slanted - not the function row like a lot of people have had, but randomly around the keyboard. OS worked great, except installation of Bootcamp - 99% sure that was my fault as I think I accidentally used an old XP SP1 cd (you DEF. It arrived in great cosmetic shape, no scratches/dents/etc.

did it arrive as advertised according to their certified refurbishment policy? were there issues with the screen, scratches, slanted keys, loose battery cover, etc.? I'd like to hear experiences from people who have actually purchased a refurbished macbook. The assurance that the unit meets Apple's premiere quality standards, and that its defective components have been replaced by genuine Apple components A fully functional unit with complete documentation What should I expect when I purchase an Apple Certified Refurbished Product? Refurbishment procedures follow the same basic technical guidelines as Apple's Finished Goods testing procedures. is placed into a Final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock. is given a new refurbished part number and serial number. See each products 'Learn More' for more details. includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system. is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.). is put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection. is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing.

is fully tested (including full burn-in testing). While only some units are returned due to technical issues, all units undergo Apple's stringent quality refurbishment process.Įach Apple Certified Refurbished Product: What are Apple Certified Refurbished Products?Īpple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned Apple products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale. Apple seems to be really pushing MacBooks hard in the refurb section of their online store, offering really good discounts that entice buyers (like myself).Īccording to their website concerning Apple Certified Refurbished Products:

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