Apple care water damage coverage iphone, ipad, ipod forums. My current plan covers water damage and i was wondering if the same was true for apple care. Service for the liquid damage to an iphone or ipod isnt covered by the. Apple just turned its extended warranty for the iphone. If liquid damages an iphone or ipod for example, coffee or a soft drink, the service for the liquid damage isnt covered by the apple oneyear limited warranty, but you may have rights under consumer law. Applecare water damage protection not covered in any plans. The sources ive checked havent been very clear on this point. No matter where you purchased your iphone, you can count on best buy for help when you need repairs. I still have to pay anyway for the damage phone regardless. If youve never even heard of applecare, start here. Im thinking of purchasing applecare plus for an iphone and was wondering whether the insurance extends to water damage or whether it covers accidental damage excluding damage due to liquids.
Well include packaging to return your damaged or nonworking product. Sep 04, 2017 apple however, deems an iphone ineligible for service if it shows intentional tampering or damage, is a disassembled unit or missing parts, contains nonapple batteries, or is damaged. As an alternative, there are other companies that also offer extended warranties for iphones such as squaretrade. If your iphone issue is covered by the apple warranty, an applecare plan, or consumer law, theres no charge. The guide covers the iphone 6, 6 plus, 6s, 6s plus, 7, and 7 plus. Any fees you might pay will be for the replacement iphone.
Service voor vloeistofschade aan een iphone of ipod wordt niet gedekt door. Oct, 2018 any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not itjungles. This wikihow teaches how to check if your iphone has water damage by looking for special indicators on the device. Sep 26, 2016 the water resistance means i plan to use my iphone 7 plus while running and in inclement environmental conditions, so the peace of mind gained from possible damage due to water may be worth the.
Jul 22, 2017 apples warranty for water resistant iphone 7 doesnt cover liquid damage. Regular applecare does not cover accidental damage such as water damage. Straighten a paper clip or obtain a sim removal tool. Otherwise, feel free to skip to the sections that cover your particular devices. On older models of the iphone 4s and earlier, youll find lcis in the headphone jack, charging port, or both. Water or moisture damage is not covered by the standard applecare that comes with your iphone. Mar 23, 2020 applecare water damage protection not covered in any plans. Learn the top 3 tips you can do with a waterdamaged iphone without or without applecare. You can buy the best money value discount, for iphone apple care iphone 11 pro max, xs max, iphone xs, xr, x, 8 plus, 7 plus, 6s plus, iphone 6, 6s, 5s, 5, 4s.
Whats more, if you break your iphone or drop it in water, youve got some additional options. Apple leak shows how it decides to repair or replace iphones. Any new iphone you buy, whether its the new iphone xs max or the 2yearold iphone 7, comes with applecare. Water and other liquid damage to iphone or ipod isnt covered. Verizon seems to over better service and better insurance. Neither the apple oneyear warranty nor the applecare protection plan cover water damage repair for iphone. Apple made finished rules for different types of protection. Sep 05, 2017 heres how apple decides if you deserve a free iphone repair or replacement.
You can buy the best money value discount, for iphone apple care iphone 11 pro max, xs max, iphone xs, xr, x, 8 plus, 7 plus, 6s plus, iphone 6, 6s, 5s, 5, 4s for mac mini apple care. Apple raises repair prices, applecare damage coverage on plus series iphones. There is also a section on water damage and what to do if apples liquid. As a fullservice apple authorized service provider, we use only genuine service parts that come directly from apple. In this article, well explain what causes iphone water damage and show. Contact apple to make an express replacement service request. Dec 15, 2019 how to check if your iphone has water damage. Iphone 7 plus water liquid damage apple replacement not covered. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not itjungles. Weve all been there that moment of slow motion horror you experience as your beloved iphone tumbles into the toilet. Because apple designs iphone, ios, and many applications, iphone is a truly integrated system. Apple just turned its extended warranty for the iphone, ipad.
Protection for your iphone from the people who know your apple products best. Water and other liquid damage to iphone or ipod isnt. Jan 16, 2020 if liquid damages an iphone or ipod for example, coffee or a soft drink, the service for the liquid damage isnt covered by the apple oneyear limited warranty, but you may have rights under consumer law. Protection 360 and device protection tmobile support. Apple raises repair prices, applecare damage coverage on.
The water resistance means i plan to use my iphone 7 plus while running and in inclement environmental conditions, so the peace of mind gained from possible damage due to water may be worth the. But after its iphone 11 event, the company quietly introduced a new option that. But it also adds coverage for accidental damage, either from drops or water. Apple quietly updated its applecare service plan for the iphone to cover up to two incidents of accidental damage for a small fee.
In addition, youll get express replacement service 4 and 247 priority access to apple experts by chat or phone. Its more like insurance designed for clumsy people who drop their phone a lot. How to trick apple into replacing your water damaged iphone. Like eraserhead said, let it dry out for a couple of days before even attempting to power it on and maybe youll luck out. The only kind of insurance that will cover water damage is applecare plus so. A leaked guide might make your next trip to the apple store a little smoother. Water and other liquid damage to iphone or ipod isnt covered by. See this page for a full explanation and conditions. The best way to check for iphone water damage is to look at its liquid contact indicator, or lci. Heres how apple decides if you deserve a free iphone repair. Since apple care does not cover water damage, can i switch carriers. Apples warranty for water resistant iphone 7 doesnt cover liquid damage.
This is not one of those videos that tells you to stick your phone in a. Iphone 7 plus water liquid damage apple replacement not. If youre looking for iphone repair near you, you can always find a best buy location that is certified in iphone repair. Water damage not covered for iphone x as usual, although apple advertises the 2017 iphone flagships as being water resistant, a potential water damage isnt covered by the standard 1year applecare warranty thats included for free when you purchase the iphone x. There is no magical social engineering technique that works on apple store empl. Applecare is a warranty and not insurance, so no, it wont be covered if the water damage killed it. Apple leak shows how it decides to repair or replace iphones the. Tripping the water sensors does not immediately void your warranty, but water damage is still clearly not covered.
How to repair an iphone from water damage with pictures. Therefore, there is no reasonable way for apple to hold someone accountable for water damage because of a failed seal for example when apple acknowledges the watch can be exposed to water during the normal course of wear and when apple themselves recommends holding it under running water to clean it. Top 3 tips to do with a waterdamaged iphone withwithout. This does not include accidental damage, which requires a fee. Sep, 2019 that means if you ever run into an issue with your iphone, you can dial 1800myapple and ask for applecare, or you can call 1800aplcare directly. However, depending on the type of device, there is a deductible to pay with each accident. If you arent sure if liquid exposure is causing an issue for your device, even if you see a red lci, contact applecare or an authorized iphone.
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