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Other Can someone please explain how AC+ express replacement works.
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Sweet Pikake
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Please and thank you
Express Replacement Service - Apple Support
Get a replacement delivered to your door, handled with AppleCare. Learn how it works and find out if your device is eligible.
Apple sends you a new phone. After it arrives you send them your broken one in the box provided by Apple.
xpected_one
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While this is the gust of it, what you didnt mention is that they put a hold on a card for the full replacement cost in case they dont ever get your device back. Apple then charges a service fee to replace the device.. which is 99$ i think. They send you a replacement phone with a prepaid label box and even tape to seal the box after you have put the faulty device in the box... its one of the best device swap out systems I have ever encountered as most want the device back to verify its bad etc..The only fault I can see is if you don't have a CC and only use debit as you will have that money unavailable until apple gets your old device and releases the hold.
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Sweet Pikake
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post #4 is correct, however if you don't have a credit card where Apple puts a hold for the cost, you can have Apple send you a box first to put your device in and when Apple receives the broken device, they will send you a replacement, I don't remember exactly how much they charge but I know it's not $99.00 I've attached the bill of lading when I sent my iPhone 12 Pro Max last monthPlease and thank you
xpected_one
macrumors regular
Yes the 99$ is the non refundable service fee... so Apple charges you the 99$ and then holds the cost of the phone on a CC. Once your device is received by their 3rd party intake facility usually in KY, Apple will release the hold of the device.
bpeeps
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And that's IF they have your phone model in stock. I had to wait a week for them to replace my 12 Pro because they didn't have 512GB in stock to send me.
So let’s say I break my screen. I know they can repair it if I take it to the store. Can I still request a express replacement and keep that one instead repairing the one I broke?
I’m confused because some say once they repair the old one I have to send the replacement back and I will get the one they fixed.
I’m confused because some say once they repair the old one I have to send the replacement back and I will get the one they fixed.
Express Replacement Service - Apple Support
Get a replacement delivered to your door, handled with AppleCare. Learn how it works and find out if your device is eligible.support.apple.com
Thanks but that says f all about how the service is done.
For express replacement, they will never send you back the old phone.
But to use express replacement service for a cracked screen, it means that they will charge you the amount for accidental damage, whereas if you bring the phone to the store, you can pay a lower amount for accidental screen replacement