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SERVICE BULLETIN: iSight Camera Replacement Program for iPhone 6 Plus

SERVICE BULLETIN: iSight Camera Replacement Program for iPhone 6 Plus

Service Alerts and Updates from Connecting Point

Apple has determined that, in a small percentage of iPhone 6 Plus devices, the iSight camera has a component that may fail causing your photos to look blurry. The affected units fall into a limited serial number range, and were sold primarily between September 2014 and January 2015.

If your iPhone 6 Plus is producing blurry photos and falls into the eligible serial number range, Connecting Point SERVICE will replace your device’s iSight camera, free of charge.

Location of iSight camera on Apple iPhone 6 PlusThe iSight camera is located on the back of your iPhone 6 Plus:

To determine if your iPhone 6 Plus is eligible for this free service, please enter its serial number at this link on Apple’s site. If your device does indeed qualify, please contact Connecting Point SERVICE immediately, and we’ll be happy to take care of everything for you.


This program is available for qualifying Apple iPhone 6 Plus devices for up to three years from date of purchase.

SERVICE BULLETIN: MacBook Pro Repair Extension for Video Issues

SERVICE BULLETIN: MacBook Pro Repair Extension for Video Issues

Service Alerts and Updates from Connecting PointApple has determined that a small percentage of MacBook Pro systems may exhibit distorted video, no video, or unexpected system restarts. These MacBook Pro systems were sold between February 2011 and December 2013.

Apple MacBook Pro with 17-inch display circa 2011As an Apple Premium Service Provider, Connecting Point is authorized to repair these affected MacBook Pro systems, free of charge. The affected products include select 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models manufactured in 2011, and select 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display models manufactured from mid-2012 through early 2013.

To determine if your MacBook Pro qualifies for this free service, please see this link on Apple’s site. If your system does indeed qualify, please contact Connecting Point SERVICE immediately, and we’ll be happy to take care of everything for you.


This program is currently slated to be run through December 31st, 2016.

SERVICE BULLETIN: Apple AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall Program

SERVICE BULLETIN: Apple AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall Program

Apple AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall ProgramA small number of Apple-branded AC wall adapters are being recalled:

“Apple has determined that, in very rare cases, the two prong Apple AC wall plug adapters designed for use in Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Argentina and Brazil may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched. These wall plug adapters shipped from 2003 to 2015 with Mac and certain iOS devices, and were also included in the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit.”

Follow this link to determine if your adapter is eligible for free replacement. If you do, contact Connecting Point SERVICE. They’ll take care of everything for you.

Apple announces iMac (27-inch) 3TB Hard Drive Replacement Program; how to check yours

Apple iMac 27-inch 2012Today, this announcement came from Apple’s support site:

Apple has determined that a very small number of 3TB hard drives used in 27-inch iMac systems, may fail under certain conditions. These systems were sold between December 2012 and September 2013.

Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) will replace affected hard drives free of charge.

Apple is contacting affected iMac owners who provided a valid email address during the product registration process to let them know about this program. If you have not been contacted, but think you have a 3TB hard drive, you can enter your serial number below to see if it’s part of this program.

How to check to see if your iMac qualifies for this replacement program: Head to this page on the Apple support site. You’ll need to have the serial number of your iMac handy. It may be found on your purchase receipt. If that’s not readily available, here’s a page on Apple’s site that describes several methods of finding it.

Replacement Process: Does your iMac qualify? Apple recommends replacing affected hard drives as soon as possible. As an Apple Premium Service Provider, Connecting Point is fully capable of taking care of this replacement, regardless of where you purchased your iMac. Contact Connecting Point SERVICE as soon as possible to facilitate your repair:

Back up everything on your iMac before you bring it in to us. This part is important. You’ll need to re-install your operating system, other applications, and any documents or data after your hard drive is replaced. If you would like Connecting Point SERVICE to take care of this for you, we’re more than happy to do so – but we’ll have to charge for that part of the repair.

Other details: If you believe you have paid for a repair or replacement due to this issue, contact Apple regarding a refund. This worldwide Apple program does not extend the standard warranty coverage of the iMac. The program covers affected iMac models until December 19, 2015 or three years from its original date of sale, whichever provides longer coverage for you.