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Any luck with Apple repairing detached watch back out of warranty?
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There have been multiple AW owners who have reported that they either repaired or replaced their AW when the back fell off due to improper glue bond. They may do this even though they are out of warranty as it is a factory defect with the early watches.
There is no guarantee but you chances are good.
This was more prevalent in the Sport model. If anything, Apple will Replace it with a refurbished model. You can make a Genius appointment and have them look at for sure. Otherwise, you will have to send it in.
I would still call Apple and explain your situation. They may make an exception. If they don't, then you're better off purchasing a refurbished or newer model if you so wish.
This happened to me. I replied to a post on the Apple forums where someone was asking about an upgrade option for series one.
I have hypohydrosis and it gets bad in Humidity which is what is all around all year where I live.
My post was removed from the Apple forums and advised I could instead leave feedback. I simply said that would be a good option for someone with my condition.
What bothers me the most isn't my concern it will happen again once it's repaired. I've had similar issues with watches but $50 for a year and a half is one thing vs the $1k I spent with a stainless strap. But, since the removal I feel a little singled out, almost discriminated against for my allergy - others posted less relevant or were claiming anyone that wanted a trade in program wanted a free ride. While hat may be the case for some....I'm legitamitly worried it will happen out of warranty. I don't have oodles to spend on a replacement and the backing on the series 2 that is elevated and inverted would probably do the trick. If they took the time to look at my history it would show my loyalty and this isn't a trend. Willing to pay a bit more isn't getting a free ride so I'm just wondering now if they reliaze it's a design flaw and trying to conceal it by selling it along with the Series 2.
I have hypohydrosis and it gets bad in Humidity which is what is all around all year where I live.
My post was removed from the Apple forums and advised I could instead leave feedback. I simply said that would be a good option for someone with my condition.
What bothers me the most isn't my concern it will happen again once it's repaired. I've had similar issues with watches but $50 for a year and a half is one thing vs the $1k I spent with a stainless strap. But, since the removal I feel a little singled out, almost discriminated against for my allergy - others posted less relevant or were claiming anyone that wanted a trade in program wanted a free ride. While hat may be the case for some....I'm legitamitly worried it will happen out of warranty. I don't have oodles to spend on a replacement and the backing on the series 2 that is elevated and inverted would probably do the trick. If they took the time to look at my history it would show my loyalty and this isn't a trend. Willing to pay a bit more isn't getting a free ride so I'm just wondering now if they reliaze it's a design flaw and trying to conceal it by selling it along with the Series 2.
So did you call them?
I have the same problem, my warranty expired only 2 weeks ago
. The problem is, we don't have an Apple Store in my country. I might travel to one, if they would replace it.
I have the same problem, my warranty expired only 2 weeks ago
. The problem is, we don't have an Apple Store in my country. I might travel to one, if they would replace it.
my detached back s0 ss replacement was replaced free as s2 ss
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ched-back-covers.2056028/page-6#post-25562184
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ched-back-covers.2056028/page-6#post-25562184