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kroozemissile
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Applecare+ Coverage After Thermal Pad Mod

Under applecare+, would I lose coverage or be subject to a subjective analysis of what is covered if I modify my M3 Macbook air with the thermal pad mod as seen in the attached videos?


Of course this is in the context of my Macbook having some sort of dysfunctional part that is in no way related to the thermal pad mod, meaning even if the mod had not taken place, the damage or dysfunction would still have occured.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvFn0fo8SF4 (6:20)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOMeqpSDbOw


Posted on Oct 15, 2026 10:02 AM

6 replies

MartinR
User level: Level 7 (27,833 points)

Oct 15, 2026 10:15 AM in response to kroozemissile

Yes, it would void your AppleCare+ coverage.


From the AppleCare+ Terms & Conditions:


Apple will not provide Hardware Services or ADH Services in the following circumstances:


(g) To repair any damage to Covered Equipment (regardless of the cause) if the Covered Equipment has been opened, serviced, modified, or altered by anyone other than Apple or an authorized representative of Apple

Kilgore-Trout
User level: Level 8 (43,363 points)

Oct 15, 2026 10:11 AM in response to kroozemissile

Besides the fact that this solution likely doesn’t really perform as described, yes, if you open the machine and modify it, you will almost certainly void the warranty and AppleCare+.

MartinR
User level: Level 7 (27,833 points)

Oct 16, 2026 6:44 AM in response to kroozemissile

kroozemissile wrote:
Would the Applecare+ plan still be voided if it is purchased after the mod was made?

Yes. You can't get around this. Opening the MBAir, at any time, under any circumstances, voids AppleCare coverage. The fact that it had been opened remains detectable.


if you have a heat problem with your MBAir, please describe what's going on.

KiltedTim
User level: Level 10 (238,530 points)

Oct 15, 2026 1:36 PM in response to kroozemissile

Yes. It would be voided.

kroozemissile Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 15, 2026 12:03 PM in response to MartinR

Would the Applecare+ plan still be voided if it is purchased after the mod was made?

Kilgore-Trout
User level: Level 8 (43,363 points)

Oct 15, 2026 2:51 PM in response to kroozemissile

Of course

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376781