Replacement iPhone = reduced warranty?

[tekno]

My friend has an iPhone 4 which has stopped working ('SIM not recognised'). His previous iPhone had a faulty mic and was replaced after 6 months.

Although this current iPhone 4 is less than 12 months old, my friend seems to think that, as it's a replacement, the warranty just carried on from the faulty first phone and has therefore expired.

Surely the year's warranty should reset with the replacement handset? Anyone heard of this?

 

[OllyW]

He's right, the warranty only lasts for 12 months from the initial purchase unless you have purchased an additional extension.

 

[MrMacMack]

Yep, it's based on the original date of purchase.

 

[Brian Y]

My friend has an iPhone 4 which has stopped working ('SIM not recognised'). His previous iPhone had a faulty mic and was replaced after 6 months.

Although this current iPhone 4 is less than 12 months old, my friend seems to think that, as it's a replacement, the warranty just carried on from the faulty first phone and has therefore expired.

Surely the year's warranty should reset with the replacement handset? Anyone heard of this?

Technically, it's a repair. By swapping the handset, they aren't actually replacing what you bought - you bought the box, headphones, charger etc too.