applecare question.

[alansaysstop]

I have a 3G iPhone right now with two years of applecare left on it. I plan on getting a 3GS tomorrow, but I want to keep my 3G around for back up in case something tragic happens to my phone. BUT here in lies my question... I went to switch my phone out today at the apple store because my silent switch fell off :rollseyes: but the genius bar was packed for the day already. NOW, when I buy my new phone tomorrow, will I still be able to go switch this one out??

 

[jackiecanev2]

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Applecare covers the product (iphone) even if its not in use. So you should be able to go tomorrow and get a new one, and the old one will still be covered by applecare so they should fix it then and there. But it will be a crazy day tomorrow at most stores so it might take longer than usual...

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Unless you recently purchased the 3G along with Applecare, you have less than two years of Applecare left on it now, as Applecare adds only 1 year to the standard warranty (unlike 2 years with Macs for a total of 3 years of coverage).

But to answer your question, as long as you are with at&t you should have no trouble switching it out. If they ever give you trouble, just re-activate the 3G and take it in.

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

Applecare covers the product (iphone) even if its not in use. So you should be able to go tomorrow and get a new one, and the old one will still be covered by applecare so they should fix it then and there. But it will be a crazy day tomorrow at most stores so it might take longer than usual...

Not according to this. However, since the OP will have at&t service they shouldn't give him any trouble.

 

[alansaysstop]

thanks guys. yeah, the guy at the apple store told me the genius bar wouldnt even be open today. i have an appointment sunday with them so hopefully they switch it out no problem.