You'd rather fix the most expensive component of a computer than use wifi? Um, okay.
Also, keep in mind that however reasonable a suggestion, some people sell computers and parts.
I'd rather have this repaired under warranty while it's still possible rather than "use wifi" for now and then have to sell a broken computer down the road if I do indeed sell it.
I'd rather have this repaired under warranty while it's still possible rather than "use wifi" for now and then have to sell a broken computer down the road if I do indeed sell it.
Do I really need to explain this?!?
How do you still have a warranty on this computer?
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Originally Posted by HowEver
Insurance is insurance, isn't it?
If it's just the ethernet port, connect via wireless. Saves you $1500.
WiFi sucks for data transfer... having my gigabit ethernet port fried on my computer would definitely be a big deal for someone like me who runs a NAS that all computers in the house share data on... one size does not fit all.
Location: Aylmer (Gatineau) across the river from Ottawa
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Originally Posted by Mckitrick
Hey guys,
On friday the 13th, lightning hit my neighbors house on the corner of the eavesthrough closest to my wife's "playroom".
It zapped:
- my VoIP box in the basement
- a 5 port switch in the room
- the Ethernet port on my canon mfc4270 printer in the room
- port 3 on my gs748 switch in the basement
- worst of all it rendered the Ethernet port on my wifes 27" 2.8 quad iMac 100Mb only (will NOT connect at gigabit speed)
So I called my home insurance provider and they're giving me the expected runaround (co-operators) and with a $1000 deductible Its probably not going to be worth it.
- VoIP box has already been swapped by my provider
- in the middle of getting the 5port replaced by net gear
- the gs748 is a refurb so no warranty swap available (who knew?)
- the printer is WAY out of warranty
- warranty on the iMac expired in May!!! D'oh!
Maybe some of you can help me with some questions:
1. What's a replacement logic board for an iMac cost? I can very likely replace it myself via ifixit.
2. If insurance cuts me a cheque what happens to the old equipment?
This is the first Friday the 13th I can ever recall something weird happening. I choose to see the lightning as a good omen. C'mon lotto max!
Holy crap that is a ridiculous deductible... What company are you with?
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pm-r - Everything was powered off in the room and attached to a UPS. What I *think* might have happened is that the Netgear FS105 switch in the room somehow absorbed some of the energy (likely because it's a metal box) because anything connected to it via ethernet was damaged (i.e. main switch, iMac, Printer).
Still haven't heard back from Co-Operators. I'm expecting disappointment on that front.
Unfortunately, just having the units powered off isn't enough with a big voltage surge that a lightening strike carries, they need to be physically unplugged and disconnected. Including ALL wired connections such as ethernet or phone connections.
Not only that... you can add about $10,000 of insurance strictly for computers and peripherals for about $10 extra on your policy each year. One phone call.
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Originally Posted by screature
Holy crap that is a ridiculous deductible... What company are you with?
The problem here is that it looks like the lightning had nothing to do with the AC power and everything to do with the Ethernet cabling. The electric charge just wants the easiest route to ground, doesn't matter if it is phone cable, ethernet cable, AC cable or aluminum downspouts. I presume it entered the house through the DSL line or through an Ethernet cable in the wall in a nearby location.
The Ethernet network Won't be protected by a UPS or surge suppressor unless the UPS has a RJ-45 surge arrest loop AND the loop happened to be placed between the point of entry and the equipment. Much harder to isolate a network with Ethernet and DSL/Cablevision/Phone wires snaked all over.
The warranty under discussion is the extended insurance coverage you get with some premium credit cards which adds an extra year onto the manufacturer's warranty, and covers some additional perils on purchases made with the card.
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CanadaRAM - Thank you for answering wrt extended warranty on credit card purchases. In my case it was an Amex.
screature - Wifi does indeed suck for data transfers and I'm also leveraging a NAS for all file storage (QNAP - Love it!).
I'm insured with Co-Operators. My last policy had a $500 deductible. I don't think $1k is crazy but then again I'm not sure. Low deductibles = higher premiums so maybe that's why they put a higher deductible.
I have a significant add-on for some other valuables so maybe they made the deductible higher to make the premium more palatable.
Do you know what your deductible is? You might be surprised.
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What company are you with?
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