iPhone Warranty Replacement - Affect Upgrade Date?

[CJLevinsk22]

Hi guys -

Like everyone else, I'm eagerly anticipating the upcoming iPhone 4/HD. In preparation, I am considering having my less then 1-year old 3G-S warrantyed through AppleCare. The reason being like others, I've developed a hairline crack in the housing. I want to make sure that I get the best bang for my buck when I put it up on eBay!

Apple will honor the defect and replace mine w/ a refurb - my question now becomes: Will this affect my early upgrade eligibility date? Right now, I'm good for upgrading (according to AT&T) on 6/21/2010.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!!

-Chris

 

[UngratefulNinja]

It won't affect AT&T at all.

 

[SAD*FACED*CLOWN]

you may get a new phone and not a refurb...I excahanged my 3GS which I had since a week after release in the apple Store with no problem, I was given a NEW phone and sent on my way...my updrade date from AT&T is in June 2010

 

[maflynn]

You'll not get a new 4g phone, for your defective 3Gs. They have plenty of refurbs available to repair/replace your 3GS

 

[Applejuiced]

No, warranty exchanges dont have anything to do with your upgrade eligibility.

 

[cobie454]

Like everyone else said, u are good, has no effect on upgrade date whatsoever