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Apple offering free repairs for iPod touches, iPhones, and Macs damaged in the Japan quake and tsunami

Apple is offering free service and repair to those Mac users who were affected by the Japan tsunami and earthquake in March. As stated in a Support & Information Services note [Japanese version/ Google-translated English version] on Apple's Japanese website, the company is offering free repairs of any Macs, Cinema Displays, iPhones, iPads or iPod touches damaged in the disaster. Apple's offer applies to those directly affected by the earthquake who primarily live in municipalities covered by the Disaster Relief Act of 2011.

This isn't the first time Apple has offered to help those who suffered in the Japan disaster earlier this year. Local Apple Retail managers opened up Apple Stores as sorts of communication centers that allowed people to use the Internet on the store's machines to email, FaceTime and Skype their loved ones. Additionally, several Mac developers came to the aid of the disaster victims offering donations from the proceeds of their apps. Apple and all member of the Mac community who have helped and continue to help those in need deserve props and recognition for their support and humanity.

[Thanks to Peter for the tip.]



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ricardoe411

Where Can You Find MIAMI iPod Repair?
I work in a busy neighborhood of Miami, and I happen to work next to a self-proclaimed repair shop that seems to be run by some sketchy characters. I am one of the millions of people that uses an iPod to enjoy my music, and I was totally unhappy one day when it seemed to stop working for me no matter what I did. I talked about it to many of the customers that came into my shop, and they all had many suggestions, experiences, and stories which really did nothing to help at all. I was basically trying to avoid having to go to the repair shop next door for fear of what they may do to my iPod when it was in their hands. I finally did have to seek their help, as I felt I had no other choice, and they had the audacity to tell me that though they had never repaired an iPod before, they could "see what happens". That is the last time I look to do business with that repair shop. I was very disappointed.

I then took some time to check online and see what the internet had to offer by way of iPod repairs. I was pleased to find that there were a few sites out there offering that service, and I chose one that was very user-friendly and seemed reasonably priced.Just Repairs MIA 9300 S Dixie Hwy After about 5 minutes they discovered that the problem was that my iPod needed a new hard drive. They were very informative and helpful, and they returned my iPod back to me in a very short amount of time. I am embarrassed that I even almost put my iPod into the wrong hands. What was I thinking?
www.justrepairsmia.com
786-972-7991
9300 S Dixie Hwy
suite 205
Miami FL 33156

May 17 2011 at 11:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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May 17 2011 at 12:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
south

How do you prove to Apple that your iPad got washed out to sea? I'm presuming if that happened, your receipts & any other evidence went with it.

May 15 2011 at 3:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SteveYVR

Well done Apple.

May 13 2011 at 11:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tom

As someone who lost a 3 day old iBook and a 7 day old iPod Photo in Hurricane Katrina (well, not lost physically, but they didn't work anymore) and did in fact call Apple asking for help, I am surprised they're doing this. Maybe they'll only fix things that fell off a table, but weren't given a salty bath.

May 13 2011 at 10:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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rworne

Yup, they were doing this for a while now. My wife travelled there with an iPad 2 so she could keep in touch with her kid while helping her folks out. While having one of these sessions, an aftershock hit, knocking the iPad onto the floor, shattering the screen - but leaving it otherwise operational.

I called Apple here in the U.S. (country of purchase) to ask about repair costs, and after hearing what happened, they gave me a case number to exchange it out when she returns. They even apologized that they could not do the exchange there because the iPad 2 wasn't on sale there yet. But, if the unit failed completely, to call them back to see if they could work something out.

I was quite impressed by this.

May 13 2011 at 9:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lowejazz

Apple is showing that it's not always about money. Makes me proud that I've been supporting and running Apple computers continuously since 1982!

May 13 2011 at 8:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Kleinias

I thought about writing a parody-comment that would use this as an opportunity to mention (once again) how awesome, wonderful and munificent Apple is, but you already beat me to it.

May 13 2011 at 9:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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