Paras Jassani
(ATTACHED SCREENSHOTS)
This place is not up to par. Please don't fall for the illusion that it's a reasonable and trustworthy option.
My experience with Second Life Asia was quite disappointing.
I was inquiring about getting a battery and fan replacement for my MacBook A2141. They quoted me RM799 for both items, which already seemed steep. However, what really caught me off guard was the price of the fan—it was RM200 more than what the official Apple service centre had quoted. When I questioned them about this, their initial response was dismissive, suggesting I go directly to Apple. I thought it might be a mistake, so I checked the prices of other parts for the same model—they were all RM799. I called them again to point out the discrepancy, as I thought maybe it was a misunderstanding, so I tried to discuss it further. However, they insisted that the price was fixed and couldn't be changed. It was frustrating to realize that they were selling the product for RM200 more than the official one, especially considering they only offer OEM products, which they claim is verified, unsure by who though. Overall, it left me feeling skeptical about their pricing and product authenticity.
UPDATE (20/4/24): A friendly member of the staff reached out to me after seeing my review. They apologized for the less-than-satisfactory response and explained that they're relatively new to repairing MacBooks, having previously specialized in iPhones and iPads. They reassured me that they're steadily improving. They mention that they do sell official Apple products for a higher price. They struggled to justify the more expensive price and acknowledged the need to revisit their pricing, the staff mentioned plans for a meeting to discuss these matters. Additionally, they kindly offered to fix my fans at a discounted rate comparable to the official store, but I declined since I found a more affordable option elsewhere. While my concerns weren't fully addressed, I'm grateful for their prompt action and accountability.