Apple Replaces Damaged 2018 MacBook with $4,300 M4 Pro Model at Zero Cost After Battery Service Mishap
A Reddit user experienced an unexpected hardware upgrade when they submitted their 2018 MacBook for a routine battery replacement service. Instead of receiving their repaired device, Apple provided them with a top-tier MacBook Pro at no additional charge.
The situation arose when service center technicians accidentally damaged the customer's legacy device during the battery replacement procedure. Upon discovering the damage, Apple representatives informed the customer that their machine would be replaced with the "nearest equivalent model" in terms of specifications.
The replacement unit significantly exceeded the original device's capabilities:
• 16-inch MacBook Pro
• M4 Pro chip architecture
• Custom nano-texture display with anti-reflective coating
• 1TB SSD storage capacity
The retail value of the replacement configuration is approximately $4,300, yet the customer incurred zero costs for the upgrade. This incident highlights Apple's customer service policy regarding devices damaged during authorized service procedures, where the company provides comparable or superior replacement hardware when repairs are not feasible.
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