MBP 16” M1 suddenly dead

[AlixSPQR]

Never said it was, just that I think a good backup is more important than Applecare if your computer dies. A computer without your data is worth the price of the computer. Your data without a computer is priceless, minus the cost of a computer.

I treat them as equally important.

 

[Spotlighter9]

"Since i had several past repairs i demanded to speak to a senior agent and was offered a free replacement with a brand new M3 MBP Space Black with 36GB of Ram even tho mine had 16GB."

The multi-repair history likely invoked a "Lemon Law" provision that required replacement. Congratulations!