Cracked Apple Watch Series a pair of, Series three could get free screen replacements

 Apple Watch Series a pair of and Series three to handle cracking problems

Apple same that in “very rare circumstances,” a crack could type on the rounded fringe of the screen of the affected models of the Apple Watch. The crack could begin on one aspect and so continue round the screen.

Apple or AN Apple licensed Service supplier can replace the screen for eligible units that show this specific form of crack without charge.


The Apple Watch Series a pair of models eligible for the program were sold-out between Sep 2016 and Gregorian calendar month 2017, whereas the Apple Watch Series three models which will get a free screen replacement were sold-out beginning Sep 2017, till Sep 2019. the complete list of eligible models is within the support document that Apple revealed for the program.

Customers UN agency believe that their Apple Watch ought to get a free screen replacement could visit AN Apple sales outlet or AN Apple licensed Service supplier to receive confirmation of eligibility. or else, they'll contact Apple Support to rearrange for mail-in service. The device are going to be sent to AN Apple Repair Center and came to its owner once concerning 5 business days.

Owners of eligible models could avail themselves of the free screen replacement for 3 years once the primary retail sale of the device, or one year from the program’s state date, whichever is longer.

A class-action suit was filed against Apple last year for allegedly refusing to acknowledge a typical defect altogether Apple Watch models that causes the screen to “crack, shatter, or detach from the body.” it's unclear if the free screen replacement program could be a direct response to the allegations.

The sales amount coated by the screen replacement program includes Sep this year, that suggests that the flaw could also be self-addressed in future Apple Watch models, or the affected models could also be aloof from the lineup.

The flaw is probably going already self-addressed with the forthcoming Apple Watch Series five, that is predicted to be disclosed in Sep aboard the new iPhones. The new Apple Watch can finally get AN App Store, at the side of the standard internal upgrades.