fru

short for field replacement unit.

at the cell phone or apple store when they offer you a fru, decline it and say you don't want refurbished trash that will break in another week

a warranty replacement

rep- we can replace your phone with a fru
customer- is it refurbished?
rep- well, it's actually certified like new
customer- so, refurbished?
rep- yes.

by hank markdukas January 12, 2011