AppleCare Expired? We Still Offer Mac Support!
Introduction
When the manufacturer's warranty expires one year after you buy a new Apple product, or when your AppleCare+ subscription ends, damage to your device can be really frustrating. After that, there are no more support benefits and no more discounted repairs for your Apple device.
If the manufacturer no longer covers your Mac, we can help. Here at Sadaghian, you get a free diagnosis and repairs at fair prices.
Which Devices Can We Repair?
Generally, we support current Macs, and older ones too: MacBooks back to the first Intel generations, iBooks and PowerBooks, and iMacs from the G3 on.
Here's an overview of all Mac types we accept:
Older models and vintage Macs are welcome too – the FAQ on our homepage lists which models we currently accept.
The Difference Between Warranty and Consumer Guarantee
After purchase, Apple grants a one-year warranty on devices like the Mac, iMac and MacBook, during which you can use Apple repair services. Since the law does not prescribe a warranty period, the manufacturer can choose a short one. The consumer guarantee, on the other hand, lasts two years and is provided by the retailer where you made your purchase.
If you buy directly from Apple, you can also claim the consumer guarantee there. Since January 1, 2022, the retailer bears the burden of proof for the first 12 months (§ 477 BGB). Only after that is it up to you, as the customer, to prove that the defect already existed at the time of purchase.
Info in Settings: How Long Is My Mac Under Warranty?
By the way, your Apple Mac itself shows how long the warranty from your purchase is still valid. If you've forgotten the exact purchase date, this is the easiest way to check when the warranty period ends.
Open the Apple menu by clicking the Apple logo at the top left of the menu bar. There, select "About This Mac". From macOS 13 Ventura on, click the "More Info..." button. This opens the overview in System Settings, where you'll find the date in the "Coverage" or "Limited Warranty" section – or the note "Coverage expired".
In current macOS versions, coverage also has its own entry: Apple menu → System Settings → General → "AppleCare & Warranty". Select your Mac there to see whether it is covered, and until when.
Check Warranty and Support Period Online: Apple Account or Serial Number
If your Mac won't turn on and so you can't check the end of the warranty period in the settings, there are two other options:
Either sign in with your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) on the Apple Support Portal website and select the device to see its coverage details. Or visit the Apple Warranty Check website and enter your Mac's serial number (usually printed on the underside of the Mac near the regulatory marks and on the original packaging next to the barcode label; a running Mac shows it under "About This Mac").
Since the serial number is unique to your Mac, Apple can determine the purchase date and therefore the warranty period for the device. Both are then shown on the website.
Apple Mac Support and Repair at Sadaghian in Hamburg
If your Mac is no longer covered by Apple support, we at Sadaghian can inspect it and repair it or replace parts as needed. We can also make your Mac a bit faster where possible, for example by replacing the old hard drive (HDD) with a modern SSD (MacBook Air up to 2017, other Intel MacBooks up to late 2015).
We also handle data recovery and standard component replacement. However, we don't just replace everything – we first check whether individual components can be repaired, which can make the repair significantly cheaper. Contact Sadaghian using this link, and create the free DHL shipping label directly on emonis.
Selected Services of the Sadaghian Workshop
- Shipping with DHL: Free shipping of your Mac to us, and free return shipping
- Free inspection and cost estimate
- Repair of current and older Macs: For Mac, iMac and MacBook, including their individual versions
- Water damage repair
- Replacement service for various models: Repair or replacement of the hard drive, battery, display, trackpad, cables, logic board, fans, speakers, graphics components and more
- Upgrading the Mac: Modern SSDs for older Intel MacBooks (MacBook Air up to 2017, other Intel MacBooks up to late 2015), more RAM only for the MacBook Pro up to 2012; on Apple Silicon Macs, storage and RAM are soldered
- Data recovery: Recovering data from the hard drives of defective Macs and from storage that is no longer recognized
- Vintage Mac Repair: Older models and vintage Macs are welcome too. Here's the overview of supported models
Frequently Asked Questions About Mac Repairs After Warranty Expiration
Which Mac models can you repair?
We repair iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Pro, Mac Studio and Mac mini – MacBooks back to the first Intel generations, iBooks and PowerBooks too, and iMacs from the G3 on.
What's the difference between the warranty and the consumer guarantee?
Apple grants a voluntary one-year manufacturer's warranty on new devices. The statutory consumer guarantee (Gewährleistung) lasts two years and is provided by the retailer (§ 437 BGB). Since January 1, 2022, the retailer bears the burden of proof for the first 12 months; after that, the burden shifts to the customer (§ 477 BGB).
How can I check online if my Mac is still under warranty?
You can either sign in with your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) at mysupport.apple.com to see the device details, or enter your Mac's serial number at checkcoverage.apple.com.
What services does Sadaghian offer for Macs that are out of warranty?
We offer free DHL shipping, free inspection, repairs of current and older Macs, water damage repair, part replacement, upgrades and data recovery.
Is there an alternative to Apple's repair service?
Yes. Independent workshops that specialize in Apple devices repair Macs regardless of manufacturer support – including models Apple no longer services (vintage/obsolete). The key difference is the method: instead of swapping whole assemblies, they repair at component level. Our diagnosis is free, and you then decide based on a fixed quote.
What's the difference between manufacturer service and an independent workshop?
Manufacturer service usually swaps complete assemblies – the whole logic board or the entire display unit. An independent workshop can work at component level: only the defective part is replaced. That is usually cheaper, and since the SSD on modern Macs is soldered onto the logic board, your system and data survive. Under warranty, Apple repairs manufacturing defects free of charge. Under the statutory consumer guarantee, the retailer is responsible for defects that already existed at handover – so check that first. See our MacBook repair cost guide for a price overview.
Is a 10-year-old Mac too old?
Not for a repair: we repair MacBooks back to the first Intel generations, iBooks and PowerBooks too, and iMacs from the G3 on; spare parts are usually in stock. A Mac is only too old once it no longer gets security updates and the software you need stops running – that is a question of use, not of repair. The free diagnosis settles whether a repair is worth it.