At the risk of sounding complacent, all computers are likely to have a problem of one kind or other at some time, so if a computer is mission critical to your work, shouldn't we have a strategy for when it happens. This might include a spare second-hand machine with access to data on an external disk or maybe the Cloud. Derek
On 6 Sep 2012, at 08:58, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Will > > Any authorised repair centre will take a few days as they have to order the > part in on a case by case basis. > > I've sometimes found the applestore to fix things faster than their projected > turnaround but always found that Robert Harding (01273 728827) gives a > quicker estimate. > > There's usually more chance of a quicker repair if you go in first thing in > the morning so the technician can place the order nice and early. > > Regards > > Sam > > -- > MacAmbulance > Sam Mullen > 07747778022 > [email protected] > > On 6 Sep 2012, at 06:51, Will Johnston <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi >> I have a MacBookPro 17" still under warranty (just!) that has a dodgy >> trackpad. >> I went to the Apple store in Brighton, and I was (informally) quoted a >> turnaround of 7 days for the repair. >> I used the computer every day for work, do that won't work for me. >> So is there somewhere I can take it for a within warranty repair in Sussex, >> where they can do it on the spot? >> Thanks in advance, >> Will >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 6 Sep 2012, at 06:06, [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Today's Topic Summary >>> Group: http://groups.google.com/group/smug/topics >>> >>> How to 'SpaceBar Cancel' in MountainLion [3 Updates] >>> Saving Calendar Entries - keyboard shortcuts changed in ML? [5 Updates] >>> iCal [1 Update] >>> Repeat kernel panics [2 Updates] >>> How to 'SpaceBar Cancel' in MountainLion >>> mac98aop <[email protected]> Sep 05 08:04AM -0700 >>> >>> Another change perchance? >>> When closing a window, you can hit enter as 'Save' is in Blue. It used to >>> be that 'Don't Save' or 'Cancel' was encircled in blue, and a tap of the >>> space bar would select ...more >>> Chris Webb <[email protected]> Sep 05 04:26PM +0100 >>> >>> Adam, >>> >>> cmd-D will select the Don't Save and cmd-C will select Cancel. >>> >>> Chris Webb . Principal >>> MacService >>> Woodside, Brightling Road >>> Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5EL >>> t: 01580 881212 ...more >>> Adam Pymble <[email protected]> Sep 05 04:40PM +0100 >>> >>> Not in my copy of Pages on Mountain Lion it won't!!! >>> >>> ...more >>> Saving Calendar Entries - keyboard shortcuts changed in ML? >>> mac98aop <[email protected]> Sep 05 02:31AM -0700 >>> >>> Having updated to Mountain Lion (very smooth and pleased!) but I think >>> there's a bug in Calendars. >>> >>> >>> >>> Previously, I could hit Cmd E to edit an event, and then put some meeting >>> ...more >>> Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> Sep 05 10:57AM +0100 >>> >>> When editing calendar items I just hit cmd + W to close the modal window, >>> always saves for me. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Sam >>> >>> -- >>> MacAmbulance >>> Sam Mullen >>> 07747778022 >>> [email protected] >>> >>> ...more >>> Adam Pymble <[email protected]> Sep 05 02:00PM +0100 >>> >>> REally? not here. >>> >>> when I'm in the modal window to edit, that keystroke doesn't do anything? >>> and if I look in File>Close, it's greyed out?? >>> >>> am I missing something?!?! >>> >>> ...more >>> Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> Sep 05 02:40PM +0100 >>> >>> Ah I do cmd + i to get into on the calendar entry, then edit it there. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Sam >>> MacAmbulance >>> Providing affordable Apple & PC services >>> >>> Sam Mullen >>> 07747 778022 ...more >>> Adam Pymble <[email protected]> Sep 05 02:41PM +0100 >>> >>> THanks! That works! >>> >>> I hope they smooth out the other bug though. Technically, I was doing it >>> the right way as I was invoking the edit option! >>> >>> Thanks again chap >>> >>> AP >>> >>> ...more >>> iCal >>> Ranulph Glanville <[email protected]> Sep 05 01:19PM +0100 >>> >>> My iCal has been refusing to respond. I discovered to day that I could get >>> one action out of it, if I was quick, when I launched it. So I tried to >>> move from one month to another, and then to another. ...more >>> Repeat kernel panics >>> Chris Webb <[email protected]> Sep 05 07:38AM +0100 >>> >>> John, >>> >>> Have you discussed this with Paul Atkins at Mr Memory. All their RAM has a >>> lifetime warranty. >>> >>> Chris Webb . Principal >>> MacService >>> Woodside, Brightling Road >>> Robertsbridge, East Sussex, ...more >>> Chris Webb <[email protected]> Sep 05 07:45AM +0100 >>> >>> Russell, >>> >>> I experienced this with an early 2008 iMac. >>> >>> We changed the RAM and then the logic board because of the CPU1 alerts in >>> the report, neither made any difference. 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