Here is part of the reason:
Computer Killers – Pet Hair, Dust and Cigarette Smoke | Technibble
Here is another image (site has better ones):
Who wants to clean that? Also, I imagine it would stink.
While I am not sure this was the most intelligent move by Apple, I sure as hell would not want to be the tech cleaning that.
~Lordbob
The sad thing is that one would be considered clean to the ones I have worked on. Damn no wonder I have "smokers cough" and I don't smoke lol.
You should see the insides of a computer which has been used in a chip shop, dripping with sticky grease... and add to that a little dust, and you have something akin to mortar sticking to everything.
However if there is no specific inclusion of smoking in the warranty terms Apple are taking the p*ss and need their ass kicked. In fact it's so ridiculous that I'd say they'll get their come-uppance at the hands of the courts or consumer standards agencies.
You cannot inhale solid residues from tobacco, such as those which might stick to a machines innards. You're talking of a microscopically thin layer of residue that is so negligible as to be absurd to worry about.
Some of the chemicals used by Apple and others in mainboard assembly, like PCB's and lead, are actually far more dangerous LOL!
Do Hoover or Electrolux, or Zanussi or Phillips, void your washing machine warranty if you wash dirty babies nappies in it?
I wonder what that person's lungs look like...Here is part of the reason:
Computer Killers – Pet Hair, Dust and Cigarette Smoke | Technibble
Here is another image (site has better ones):
Who wants to clean that? Also, I imagine it would stink.
While I am not sure this was the most intelligent move by Apple, I sure as hell would not want to be the tech cleaning that.
~Lordbob
LOL Apple shoots themselves in the foot yet again. All Hail Steve Jobs, Lord and Master!
Isn't a computer considered a bio hazard in itself? I mean it has to be disposed of as hazardous waste right? I can understand the concern of working on a system as pictured above. But isn't flux in soldering also a bio hazard. My point being is their has to be plenty of cleaning fluids, solvents, and other hazardous materials in the shop to begin with. So to me on top of it not being listed as voiding the warranty in the contract. It's not even a legitimate excuse. It's just another way to get out of supporting your product. Apple please continue down this road. As they all walk around in their highly contaminated dry cleaned suits. Fabe
I smoked a ham in the kitchen and used my mac for the recipe. Does that void my warranty?
Nice link Lordbob75 : great info
Anyway Mac always try to catch attention : this time too...
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