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My 2012 15" rMBP has had probably every part of it replaced (display, logic board (twice), I/O board, battery, top case [includes keyboard/trackpad], bottom case). All except the battery was under AppleCare.

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How many hours of your life were spent at the genius bar?

The nearest Apple Store is 4 hours away, so rather I spent weeks without my machine as it was sent to their central repair center.

Many Apple customers discover an issue with their devices just after the eligibility period for repairs (typically three years) expires.

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