iPhone, Warranty & Battery...

[bryanc28]

My iPhone 3G is out of warranty about 2 months now. My battery is dying/not holding a charge. Also, the screen has accumulated lots of dust under the screen. I have gone through every diagnostic measure there is. What are my options? Will Apple give me a replacement?

 

[UngratefulNinja]

For $199 they will.

 

[bryanc28]

For $199 they will.

God I hope that doesn't mean I have to sign a new 2 year contract

 

[ozzyman500]

God I hope that doesn't mean I have to sign a new 2 year contract

Nope, no 2 year contract. That is out of warranty replacement price.

 

[alphaod]

If you sweet talk them and be very calm and persuasive they might replace it for free.

 

[Resist]

For $199 they will.

Biggest scam Apple has ever done to loyal customers.

They keep claiming by not using user replaceable batteries they can make their devices smaller. This is pure b*ll sh*t! Other companies make small devices that last a long time and use replaceable batteries.

The good news is that you can replace the battery yourself for much less money but it is not an easy task. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-10253445-233.html

 

[-aggie-]

For $199 they will.

It costs $79, plus $6.95 shipping for a battery replacement. You're confused with water damage.

 

[renewed]

It costs $79, plus $6.95 shipping for a battery replacement. You're confused with water damage.

The OP mentioned dust under his screen which makes me assume that by "replacement" he means a whole other iPhone.

 

[-aggie-]

The OP mentioned dust under his screen which makes me assume that by "replacement" he means a whole other iPhone.

Well, when he sees the difference in cost, he may want to put up with dust.

 

[bryanc28]

Biggest scam Apple has ever done to loyal customers.

They keep claiming by not using user replaceable batteries they can make their devices smaller. This is pure b*ll sh*t! Other companies make small devices that last a long time and use replaceable batteries.

The good news is that you can replace the battery yourself for much less money but it is not an easy task. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-10253445-233.html

You know, for all it's worth I really love Apple products, but the whole integrated/non removable battery thing really gets to me. If my phone or macbook battery bites the dust I must send it in to Apple if I am not located near the store. So, if my iphone has to get a replacement battery, I have no cellular for at least a good 5 days. Frustrating.