Cdubyah Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/156203Apple has voided the warranty and refused to provide repair service on Macintosh computers exposed to environments where cigarette smoke has been present. Calling cigarette smoke residue (tar and whatnot) inside a computer a health risk and a "biohazard," in both cases Apple customers have been denied service despite having time left on a valid warranty.Apple is standing by the decisions, saying that repair centers have the authority to make decisions like this on their own, citing OSHA rules that include nicotine in a list of hazardous substances that could damage the health of someone exposed to it. (Consumerist, which digests the issue with its typical aplomb, adds that sucrose, talc, and calcium carbonate are all also on the OSHA hazardous materials list.)Interesting... wonder how many other manufacturers will follow suit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Fuckin GAY!While Nicotine tar is a nasty substance, its hardly hazardous to those exposed to it. People have gotten so retarded with this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 People have gotten so retarded with this stuff.It gives them an excuse to save a few pennies-- companies always try to weasel out of warranty service, because it costs man-hours, parts, and materials, with no extra income from the customer. This is just one more example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 yup apple saves alot of money from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Does it say anywhere that it is detrimental to the computer in question? If not, STFU Apple! Is it in their warranty anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 i don't know the outgassing from the pvc in my chair at work has caused me to develop restless leg syndrome. should i claim workers comp??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I just read the OP again, and I get what they're saying, that the health risk to their employees would be the issue. Gloves and mask anyone? I remember when working at a computer store a couple coming in that were so bad you would think the computer itself was doing the smoking! Major yux!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 flooded basement computer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'll bet mine looks like that inside and I dont smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yeah, but really it's not so bad if you take the time to clean things periodically. Everyone in my household smokes, so we do have to buy airduster and stuff from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Is it in their warranty anywhere?Not that I have read anywhere...I'd be a little pissed too if I had to fix something as gummed up as IP posted. I've had to clean a smokers computer before, but nothing that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 ok, I've looked inside thousands of computers and electronics and never seen anything like that. (IP's pics) The closest to it was a computer from a chemistry lab, and it was all corroded and rusty inside. I wouldn't work on it either. I'd throw it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 just think of what your lungs look like.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 ^^ Thanks mom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 welcome buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 if you were dumb enough to pay the extra $500 for an illuminated apple on your overpriced computer you dont deserve a warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 well then you better hope you didn't smoke around it so you can return it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd#43 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 i don't know the outgassing from the pvc in my chair at work has caused me to develop restless leg syndrome. should i claim workers comp???Hey, maybe S-13 can give you some pointers on that. He's in the middle of milking a lawsuit right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 if you were dumb enough to pay the extra $500 for an illuminated apple on your overpriced computer you dont deserve a warranty.go "control alt delete" yourself.When I worked for RCA doing electronics repair, we would get some nasty shit filled stuff across our desks. I opened up a sat. receiver and a herd, Yes a herd of cockroaches scattered everywhere, cat puke was another fun one, as was milk. There were a couple times a piece came through that smelled like Kramer looked on that episode of Seinfeld, but never thought of voiding the warranty for cigarette smoke odors or residue. Hell, the chemicals in the flux, solder, and caps are worst that cig smoke!Since Apple lets the repair centers make these calls on their own, I'm betting it landed on the desk of a holier than thou non smoker pussy..I'm not saying all non smokers are pussies, but the ass hat that voided the warranty obviously is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerik Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 All non smokers are pussies! Fixed, and quoted for truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 go "control alt delete" yourself.are you concerned i have too many processes running and need to end some to allow my system to run better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 I think it has become painfully obvious that warentees are becoming worthless because no one wants to live up to them. I am waiting for children of vegan parents who wouldn't let them eat meat to sue for damages of improper nutrition and associated health effects like weak little bones from lack of calcium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 hey, for what it's worth, microsoft has now fixed my xbox twice free of charge, shipping both ways included. granted, it's cause they know they made a shitty product... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Or because they're losing sales to Wii and Play Station and need some good press to keep from going under? In comparison Apple is gaining sales on PC because they are a safer platform, have a better rep and arn't making a new OS every four years to cover up the mistakes of the last OS they produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 I worked at the Apple campus just before I moved to Ohio, you can't smoke on Apple property whatsoever. You have to do the walk of shame clear out to the street reguardless of your building. If you don't, you may be reported to your supervisor.Your co-workers will also treat you like a leper. Shunned for commiting sucide, causing global warming, crap like that.In the 80's, Apple let people smoke in their cubicles, go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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