Apple is not offering a lot of freebies for customers, but it has free repairs available from the company for devices that were found to have manufacturer, design, or development problems. Devices including the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and more are part of the Apple repair program's free service, should they be eligible.
Free repairs are mostly recalls for issues found later on, and these are problems discovered by tech analysts or the public for their actual usage of the smartphone.
Apple Free Repair: Which Devices are Included?
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- Apple Watch Series 6: Black Screen Issue
- iPhone 12 and 12 Pro: No Sound Issues
- iPhone 11: Touch Issues
- iPhone X: Touch Issues
- iPhone 7: No Service Issues
- iPhone 6s and 6s Plus: No Power Issues
- iPhone 6 Plus: Multi-touch and Display Flickering Issues
- iPad Air 3rd gen: Blank Screen Issue
- MacBook lineup: Keyboard Issues
- 15-inch MacBook Pro: Battery Overheating/Fire Risk
- 13-inch MacBook Pro: Display Backlight Issues
- AirPods Pro: Sound Issues
- Beats Pill XL: Overheating and Fire Risk
- Smart Battery Case: Charging Issues
- Apple Three-Prong AC Wall Plug Adapter: Electrical Shock Risk
- Apple European AC Wall Plug: Electrical Shock Risk
- Apple 5W European USB Power Adapter: Overheating Risk
- Apple Ultracompact USB Power Adapter: Electrical Shock Risk
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How to Get a Free Apple Repair
Users have the option to either check the serial number on their device to see if it is eligible for a free repair or visit an Apple Store to further verify this fix. There are only a limited number of serial number checkers for devices to know if their tech is eligible for repair, and it is important to check the links above before going to stores.
When choosing the online route, Apple Care's repair website allows them to check and request repairs that would schedule the public to the nearest available service provider.
Moreover, this is where users can track the status of their repairs for when they need to come back and pick up their fixed device.
Apple Device Repair
The United States centers on the right-to-repair law which allows owners to get access to specific parts or materials for their needs, with Apple adhering to this and avoiding any scrutiny. Users may check the Apple Support app to know more about the pricing for specific parts or services available for their needs in fixing their devices at home.
Last year saw some problems with the repair centers from the Cupertino giant, especially as it faced a scarcity of parts to finish pending concerns brought to them by the public. This is where the right-to-repair law stepped up and allowed users to take their devices home for the time being, and continue fixing them without any delays.
However, the Right to Repair is not for all, as some do not want the hassle to open their devices and diagnose the problems themselves. Also, not all are that familiar with modern technologies, and what should be an easy fix may be complicated should they make some mistakes along the way.
It is still recommended to bring it to Authorized Service Providers, especially for known issues that Apple acknowledged and wants to fix without a fee.
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