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iPhone 6 screen cracked...options?
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This is incorrect.
I believe Apple will replace the screen for $109 (based on what I read here).
If not that, then $250, which is their standard warranty swap out price...
Either way, both option are far superior to a new phone at retail.
Seems like $109 will get it fixed: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_detai...r_costs_for_the_iphone_6_family-news-9709.php
Only question is when Apple is able to start iPhone 6 repairs I guess.
Only question is when Apple is able to start iPhone 6 repairs I guess.
Here is the info direct from apple:
https://www.apple.com/support/iphone/repair/screen-damage/
https://www.apple.com/support/iphone/repair/screen-damage/
I would call Apple and try to get AppleCare+ added to your phone. You may be able to get away with having it added on without requiring an inspection at a store.
Once it's added, wait a few days and bring it in for a replacement or repair.
$99 + $79 = $178 to get it fixed.
If you're lucky maybe they'll waive it or give you a break. Though I wouldn't bring it in and let them enter it into their system BEFORE getting AppleCare+.
Because once they look at your phone and decline you for an exchange or repair, they won't let you buy AppleCare+ anymore either (as your running your serial number would pull up the fact that you came in with a broken screen already).
Unless you can talk to someone without letting them see/touch your phone so they cant enter your serial number into the system (which may be required for a Genius appointment).
But safest bet is to get AppleCare+ added over the phone and then coming in and paying the $178.
The screen repair option for $109 might be a decent option and save you a few bucks now, but AppleCare+ will add one more year to the warranty and make your next screen repair cheaper not to mention cover a lot of other damage as well.
So next time if you drop it and the camera breaks or other issues arise it would be covered for $79 versus the screen repair option which does not cover any other damage done to the phone.
Once it's added, wait a few days and bring it in for a replacement or repair.
$99 + $79 = $178 to get it fixed.
If you're lucky maybe they'll waive it or give you a break. Though I wouldn't bring it in and let them enter it into their system BEFORE getting AppleCare+.
Because once they look at your phone and decline you for an exchange or repair, they won't let you buy AppleCare+ anymore either (as your running your serial number would pull up the fact that you came in with a broken screen already).
Unless you can talk to someone without letting them see/touch your phone so they cant enter your serial number into the system (which may be required for a Genius appointment).
But safest bet is to get AppleCare+ added over the phone and then coming in and paying the $178.
The screen repair option for $109 might be a decent option and save you a few bucks now, but AppleCare+ will add one more year to the warranty and make your next screen repair cheaper not to mention cover a lot of other damage as well.
So next time if you drop it and the camera breaks or other issues arise it would be covered for $79 versus the screen repair option which does not cover any other damage done to the phone.
And people still insist AppleCare + is a waste of cash.
OP-if it's a straight screen replacement, it's $109.
If you need a replacement unit, it's $299 (both plus additional taxes presumably).
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Commit fraud?
Classy.
OP-if it's a straight screen replacement, it's $109.
If you need a replacement unit, it's $299 (both plus additional taxes presumably).
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Commit fraud?
Classy.
$299. I call it the idiot tax.
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Won't work. Phone has to be inspected before applying AppleCare....fraudster.
This. There was an article here that talked about Apple's warranty. It'll cost you a bit over a $100...not too bad.
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Why would he pay that much anyway. He can just get it fixed for about a $100.
If you buy AC+ over the phone, they run a remote diagnostic test on the phone based on your serial number.
Now, I don't know whether that diagnostic test can detect a cracked screen or not, but if it can, this plan obviously wouldn't work (I suspect it can somehow detect that, or I doubt that they would give you the option to purchase remotely since having to take it into the Apple store to purchase would prevent situations such as this - i.e. you crack the screen, buy AC over the phone, then make a claim on an already broken phone).
Regardless of whether it would work, you're encouraging the OP to be, at the very least, unethical, and at worst, commit fraud.
If you paid with credit card usually they cover accidental damage within 90 days. I know American Express does
Ouch dude, sorry about your luck. Unless you have Applecare you'll be paying a few hundred dollars to replace the screen. Bummer man.
Not saying you should do this, but Squaretrade is an option. You have 30 days from original purchase date. You can even call them, and they'll email you a 40% off discount code. After purchasing, all you have to do is email in your receipt. Have to wait a day to file a claim. No inspection is required. You end up paying more than the $109 for a screen replacement, but you're covered for 2 years accidental damage in case it happens again.
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Your next screen replacement wouldn't really be "cheaper"
With AppleCare+: $99+$79+$79 = $257
Without AppleCare+: $109+$109 = $218
If you encountered water damage, THEN it's worth it. But how many people actually encounter water damage? I personally haven't bumped into anyone with water damage in years.