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Is Apple responsible for water damage?

Is Apple responsible for water damage?

All replies. Sorry, no. Standard warranty doesn’t cover accidental events nor liquid damage. Only if you subscribed to AppleCare PLUSprotection plan, you have 2 accidental events covered, with a very low fee.

How much does it cost to replace a water-damaged iPhone?

Apple Official Service Neither the Apple One-Year Warranty nor the AppleCare Protection Plan cover water damage repair for iPhone. You can decide to replace your iPhone device for $60 to $180, depending on the model. Or, if you have AppleCare +, the repair won’t cost more than $79.

Does Apple replace water-damaged iphones?

If liquid damages an iPhone or iPod (for example, coffee or a soft drink), the service for the liquid damage isn’t covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty, but you may have rights under consumer law.

What happens to water damaged iPhone?

Apple doesn’t cover water damage under its regular warranty, so if your device does go kaput, you’re hooped. Without AppleCare+, water damage repair will cost your up to $549 for your iPhone XS.

What does Apple consider out of warranty?

Repairs are considered Out-of-Warranty when: Your product is no longer covered by the Apple warranty, AppleCare service plan or by consumer law.

Do Apple repair or replace iPhones?

In addition to being able to take the iPhone into an Apple Store to be fixed or replaced, under AppleCare+ it is possible to get an express replacement service. The cost of AppleCare+ varies depending on which model of iPhone you’ve got, from £79/$79 for the iPhone SE to £199/$199 for the iPhone 12 Pro or Max.

What can you do if your iPhone has water damage?

What To Do When Your iPhone Gets Water-Damaged

  1. Remove The Liquid From The Outside Of Your iPhone.
  2. Remove The SIM Card.
  3. Lay Your iPhone On A Flat Surface In A Dry Location.
  4. Set Desiccants On Top Of Your iPhone.
  5. Wait For The Water To Evaporate.
  6. Try Turning Your iPhone Back On.
  7. Back Up Your iPhone, If You Can.

How can you tell an iPhone has water damage?

You can tell if your iPhone has water damage by removing the SIM tray and looking for a red color inside the SIM card slot. If it’s red, that means the Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) has been activated and there is water damage. It should appear white or silver if there is no damage.