Comments on: Repairing a Macbook in South Africa

By: carl shirk

carl shirk — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:26:45 +0000

I found this discussion googling for mac repair and it occurs to me that repair rhymes with despair.
We recently moved from US and my my mac G5 and macpro dual quad desktops did not survive shipment intact and need expert repair analysis. I saw above reference to an independent apple repair source. We are in Bulembu Swaziland, ~ 2 k from Za border station and 75 k from Nelspruit. How about some recommendations for a reliable repair source?

incidentally I probably had one of the first macs in southern africa. We brought an original 128k mac with us in 1984 just after there release. We were on a waiting list in US but was able to pick one up in UK on the way here.

thanks for any of your suggestions. they may also be helpful to anyone else caught in the despair of needed repair. apples are a great product and it is a shame that the are handicapped by shortsightedness and arrogance of those who in the long run are shooting themselves in their collective foot.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:34:20 +0000

I want to burn to my cd from my ipod; the burn icon is greyed out and also i cannot view my playlist; there is a box for the demo hiding the playlist. The only option i have is to exit the whole playlist window.

On my ipod drive i cannot see the files as they are in text now. Kindly assist.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:41:45 +0000

Hi all,
I’m very keen to buy an apple air – I was looking for a second hand one and came across this ad (http://bloemfontein.dealfish.co.za/offer/bristol-apple-laptops-IDxXC.html) by a company in East London. I was wondering if anyone had heard of them? Also – as the price is SO cheap – its probably a grey import. I was concerned about warranties etc – but after reading all these posts it seems I should just go elsewhere in any case?
Any advice is welcome!
Sam

By: Steven

Steven — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:23:26 +0000

Anna, not sure about EL, but in PE you could try Locomotion Technologies. Call Reuben: 083 410 8402

He can take a look at your machine for you and if it needs further attention can make arrangements.

Update: My Macbook finally was returned from having the logic board replaced in JHB – 2 months later. I have absolutely no confidence in Apple being able to provide support for products outside of its ‘official’ presence.

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:04:11 +0000

Is there a Mac Shop or someone who repairs Mac Books in East London or PE? I am not worried about warranties, etc. I just need it to be repaired. Some keys are not working anymore after a tea&milk spill (delete, eject, shift and the arrows). Any ideas?

By: Clinton

Clinton — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:23:33 +0000

I think it is Core – selling direct to the public – as Apple does, anti-competitively. Core has just opened a “Factory Shop”. You can call them on 011 535 9000 and ask for the factory shop. You can also call the Competition Board.

By: James

James — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:17:27 +0000

There is a place in Jet Park JHB selling Apple products at discounted prices.Anyone with phone numbers or address ?

By: ShawnD

ShawnD — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:32:50 +0000

the name of the place is Repairs.com and the number is (021) 510-5517

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:11:06 +0000

Hi all i,v heard of the mac service shop in Parden eiland in cape town, needing some cd drive attention. for the love of me i just cant seem to find it any where.

any one have a number or an email address/web address contact details for them would appreciate greatly

By: Travis Noakes

Travis Noakes — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:51:53 +0000

Interesting post and comments; I’ve also had a poor experience in Cape Town with technical support for a problematic Mac laptop that’s barely two years old. Please read; “Some problems a future Apple (South Africa) should tackle” at http://www.travisnoakes.co.za/2010/06/problems-future-apple-south-africa.html.