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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I check the Liquid Contact Indicators myself without opening my MacBook?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "On 2013-2015 Retina models, some LCIs are visible through bottom case vents. On 2016+ models, bottom case removal is required. Professional assessment from R599 recommended."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "My MacBook was splashed weeks ago but seems fine — should I get it checked?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes. Silent corrosion progresses for months then causes catastrophic failure. A from R599 assessment identifies hidden corrosion before it spreads."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can liquid damage be repaired if found months later?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Yes, but costs increase significantly. Prompt treatment costs R1,800-R2,400. Delayed cases often require component-level repair at R4,500-R12,000."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Does AppleCare+ cover MacBook liquid damage?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "AppleCare+ covers accidental damage with approximately R1,299 excess, but Apple replaces the entire logic board. Independent component-level repair is often more cost-effective."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How can I tell if a second-hand MacBook has water damage?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Use the 10-point checklist: smell keyboard, inspect ports, check screws, test keys, test USB-C ports, check battery, test speakers, verify Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, run Apple Diagnostics."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can humidity alone trigger Liquid Contact Indicators?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "In extreme conditions, Johannesburg summer humidity can cause borderline triggering. Combined with physical signs, it reliably indicates liquid exposure."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the most common sign of hidden water damage on a MacBook?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Intermittent charging issues. The USB-C charging IC corrodes first because it sits near the port where liquid enters."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How much does it cost to diagnose MacBook water damage?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Comprehensive assessment from R599 includes disassembly, LCI check, stereo microscope examination, component-level diagnosis, and detailed written quote."
}
}
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