Damn surge protector!

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by RadioBounce, Oct 8, 2010.

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    Ok guys so basically, this is what happened to me.

    I have a Belkin surge protector which cost me around £35 (dunno how much that is in dollars but I'm guessing around 60 ish? Anyway, basically I had my iMac connected to it which cost me over £1200 and my computer had a surge!

    I know for sure it's a surge but my question is: Would I be able to claim any compensation from Belkin? Apple have collected my Mac and they will probably fix it but seriously, it like totally failed on me. :eek:
     
    RadioBounce, Oct 8, 2010 IP
  2. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Don't Belkin offer some kind of insurance on their surge protectors? I know some companies make a big deal out of this in their advertising.
    http://www.belkin.com/claims/claims.asp

    Are you sure it wasn't a lightning strike down the phone line to your router, then into your LAN port?
    I've lost the onboard LAN on 2 motherboards due to spikes on the phone line, I eventually learnt my lesson and got a cheap phone surge protector.
     
    Kerosene, Oct 8, 2010 IP
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  3. RadioBounce

    RadioBounce Banned

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    I have cable Internet, the lines go underground =D

    I'll contact Belkin now then :p
     
    RadioBounce, Oct 9, 2010 IP