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They'll just scan the serial number when it passes through the x-ray machine, then use some OCR script to process the image and upload it to https://support.app

They'll just scan the serial number when it passes through the x-ray machine, then use some OCR script to process the image and upload it to https://support.apple.com/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall https://support.apple.com/15-inch-macbook-pro-battery-recall /s

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derefr 7y ago
More likely they'd require Apple to dump that dataset out to them and use it locally, but otherwise yeah.
- sokoloff 7y ago
  As laptops are repaired, this database would need to be continually updated. I would imagine getting an internet connection and just using the Apple site (or a dedicated API endpoint) would be much easier.
slang800 7y ago
Is model/serial number scanning something that the existing machines do? I've never heard of the TSA having that capability.
- AsParallel 7y ago
  No, it probably wouldn't work anyways as there's no guarantee the ink will even appear or be legible superimposed over the underlying components if it does.
mttjj 7y ago
Okay, but does Apple change the serial number when you send it in to get it fixed? How are they supposed to know that I already sent mine in and got a replacement battery from Apple? Guess I have to carry proof around with me? (To be clear I’m not arguing with the poster I’m directly responding to. Just trying to think through this process like the OP mentioned.)
- r1nkgrl 7y ago
  Good point. I don't really expect TSA to carry out what I proposed above, I should have included a /s. It was more to show how straight forward it is to check any device you have physical access to.
- mfer 7y ago
  The Apple website has a lookup that will tell you if a seriel number is affected and has not already been fixed. They keep track of the fixed machines.
  - amaterasu 7y ago
    This database is inaccurate, my machine was repaired early this year prior to the recall (irritatingly at my cost as the batteries were swollen). It is still listed as requiring replacement batteries via this search...
    - DangitBobby 7y ago
      Not to mention it won't include third party repairs
patrioticaction 7y ago
Ppl here aren’t so good with sarcasm
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derefr 7y ago

More likely they'd require Apple to dump that dataset out to them and use it locally, but otherwise yeah.

sokoloff 7y ago
As laptops are repaired, this database would need to be continually updated. I would imagine getting an internet connection and just using the Apple site (or a dedicated API endpoint) would be much easier.

slang800 7y ago

Is model/serial number scanning something that the existing machines do? I've never heard of the TSA having that capability.

AsParallel 7y ago
No, it probably wouldn't work anyways as there's no guarantee the ink will even appear or be legible superimposed over the underlying components if it does.

mttjj 7y ago

Okay, but does Apple change the serial number when you send it in to get it fixed? How are they supposed to know that I already sent mine in and got a replacement battery from Apple? Guess I have to carry proof around with me? (To be clear I’m not arguing with the poster I’m directly responding to. Just trying to think through this process like the OP mentioned.)

r1nkgrl 7y ago
Good point. I don't really expect TSA to carry out what I proposed above, I should have included a /s. It was more to show how straight forward it is to check any device you have physical access to.
mfer 7y ago
The Apple website has a lookup that will tell you if a seriel number is affected and has not already been fixed. They keep track of the fixed machines.
- amaterasu 7y ago
  This database is inaccurate, my machine was repaired early this year prior to the recall (irritatingly at my cost as the batteries were swollen). It is still listed as requiring replacement batteries via this search...
  - DangitBobby 7y ago
    Not to mention it won't include third party repairs

patrioticaction 7y ago

Ppl here aren’t so good with sarcasm

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