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My Mac device is not eligibile for AppleCare , how can I make it eligible or what alternatives I have to get additional warrantry for my device

My Mac device is not eligibile for AppleCare , how can I make it eligible or what alternatives I have to get additional warrantry for my device

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jul 23, 2022 6:39 AM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2022 1:46 PM

If it's not eligible, you can't make it eligible.


You can always take out a private insurance policy or make it a scheduled item on homeowner's insurance. But this generally cover only lost or theft and will very likely be quite expensive.


And then there's the deductibles on these type policies; for our house that's $1,000. If we had a Mac scheduled and it were destroyed, we'd have to pay the first $1,000 of any claim. It's just not work it. Better to set money aside designated for emergencies and hope you never use it.

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Jul 23, 2022 1:46 PM in response to Lilaaaaa

If it's not eligible, you can't make it eligible.


You can always take out a private insurance policy or make it a scheduled item on homeowner's insurance. But this generally cover only lost or theft and will very likely be quite expensive.


And then there's the deductibles on these type policies; for our house that's $1,000. If we had a Mac scheduled and it were destroyed, we'd have to pay the first $1,000 of any claim. It's just not work it. Better to set money aside designated for emergencies and hope you never use it.

Jul 23, 2022 1:52 PM in response to Lilaaaaa

I believe you are talking about an older device or a device purchased and not enrolled on apple care in the time frame specified for that. As the other user mentioned below, you cannot make a device "eligible" for apple care if it is not. Best policy is to *always* enroll in apple care when purchasing the product. That way you are guaranteed to be covered when you need it. Best of luck :o)

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