Create a Time Capsule gift box

If your Time Capsule is among the recently deceased, don't toss it just yet. The folks at Instructables have published photos of a dead Time Capsule that's been converted into a quite handsome gift box. The process looks like it was simple enough: Just remove the guts (here's how to get inside one), insert some attractive felt and a meaningful photo. Next, re-connect the top and bottom with simple hardware store hinges and you've got a gift box designed by Apple in California. Sort of.

We love to see hardware re-purposed in clever and novel ways, especially broken bits that would typically occupy a landfill. For instance, check out the G4 mailbox and the ever-popular Macquarium. Old laptops can always become digital picture frames. The grandparent set loves these.

[Via Gizmodo]

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Source: http://www.instructables.com/id/The-timecapsule-Gift-box/

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Tom

There is no reason why Apple should not replace all these deceased Time Capsules. Even if they are out of warranty, it is clear this is a factory defect, and they should replace it. If mine breaks (I did purchase the new generation Time Capsule), I will never accept a no on this. In fact, Apples policy on this seems to be in violation with European consumer protection laws.

December 09 2009 at 6:04 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Stephen

What a great tip. Next week on TUAW: How to use a Mac Mini to keep your baby wipes warm.

December 08 2009 at 7:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

AlanG

I didn't even have a Mac under warranty and they are shipping me a another Time Capsule. Mine went out this weekend. I've read they have a list of S/N's they know are problematic. Anyway, mine should arrive tomorrow.

December 08 2009 at 4:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Slippy

Ditto here. In fact, I was registered at the "Time Capsule Memorial", and the moderator of the site sent out an e-mail letting people know to try again to get a replacement. Worked for me.

So, before you go gettin' crafty on your boat anchor of a Time Capsule, try getting Apple to replace it.

December 08 2009 at 9:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Frank

Anyone with a dead Time Capsule should call Apple and ask nicely for a free replacement. If you've got a Mac under warranty, it should be no big deal...

December 08 2009 at 3:22 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Andre

So the poor sap I give a gift to will think I got him a Time Capsule! Only to be disappointed that there's just a brick of cheese in there... :-)

December 08 2009 at 3:11 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply