Even then, it's not really a risk since you can return it anyway. If they're big/noticeable, the casing will probably have been replaced, but if they're small/in an awkward position they may have been overlooked. The only risk you're taking IMO with refurbs is minor cosmetic imperfections. It doesn't just test faults, it tests all functionality. Refurbs got through a ridiculous amount of testing - same as when you have, for example, your logic board replaced. I always hear how Apple refurbished machines are "rigorously tested," but does anyone have any proof that they are subject to any additional testing beyond standard production machines?I've *never* seen a refurbished Mac come DOA. And that's why I'll never buy a refurbished machine that I need to depend on. A faulty system that previously passed inspection may suffer additional systemic problems that simply won't be identified by additional inspection. ![]() This also means that it is less prone to. It is much faster than a HDD as it does not use mechanical parts, rather it stores data by using flash memory chips so it negates the need for the movement of the read/write head. ![]() Furthermore, inspections are typically designed to identify known faults. 1TB SSD Upgrade for iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) A 1TB Solid-State Drive (SSD) is the newest technology that replaces a HDD. Now, I have complete faith in Apple's inspection methods, but inspections are not fool-proof. ![]() Rather, let's give them the generous assumption that they perform a complete inspection for refurbished goods, meaning there is no difference between inspection of new or refurbished products. Thus, the idea that Apple does "extra testing" for their refurbished products is very hard to believe. I see this happen and I work in the medical device industry, so I find it hard to believe that it doesn't happen in the tech industry. Many companies use simplified inspection methods for reworked/repaired/refurbished products, often inspecting only that which was a known fault.
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