Uppsnappat på MacBidouille: Apple has informed us that as of now, certified apple repaire centers won't be able to send the defective units to the Center in Netherlands. It has not been specified whether the Netherlands Center will be closed down. Below is the official communiqué.
"20 DEC 2004
Apple Refers Portable Computer and Display Repairs in Europe to AASPs, SSCs Applies to Europe
In an effort to take better advantage of the expertise available in the Appleservice channel and to further improve customer satisfaction, on Tuesday, December 21, Apple will instruct customers in Europe to contact local Apple Authorized Service Providers and Self-Servicing Customers for all repairs of portable computers and displays. Please provide these customers with the same quality service you provide all customers who seek repair through your service location.