How do I purchase apple care?

My limited warranty is expiring in August and I wanted to purchase additional care. Every time I enter my serial number it tells me I can't purchase additional coverage. Does that mean once the coverage expires I can't get protection?

Mac mini, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 20, 2021 10:13 AM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2021 10:49 AM

It used to be possible to buy Apple Care for a Mac any time while it was still under warranty but that changed quite some time ago to 60 days. See below from https://www.apple.com/support/products/mac/


How to buy

  1. Purchase AppleCare+ with your new Mac.
  2. Or buy it within 60 days of your Mac purchase:
    • Online (requires you to verify your serial number)
    • At an Apple Store (inspection of Mac and proof of purchase are required)
    • By calling 800-275-2273


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Mar 20, 2021 10:49 AM in response to Indiastarr

It used to be possible to buy Apple Care for a Mac any time while it was still under warranty but that changed quite some time ago to 60 days. See below from https://www.apple.com/support/products/mac/


How to buy

  1. Purchase AppleCare+ with your new Mac.
  2. Or buy it within 60 days of your Mac purchase:
    • Online (requires you to verify your serial number)
    • At an Apple Store (inspection of Mac and proof of purchase are required)
    • By calling 800-275-2273


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