In an apparent “extension” of their warranty programme, Apple has now made it legal for you to get your iPhone screen repaired from a third-party workshop, as long as the process doesn’t damage the screen.
AppleInsider reports —
“Apple recently notified store technicians that third-party iPhone screen repairs no longer void the handset’s standard warranty as long as the unauthorized fix does not damage the casing or other related components.”
This is a huge relief for us here in India.
Getting Apple products repaired is a costly affair, especially because we don’t get AppleCare Plus Protection Plan (tha covers physical damage) here in India.
And the screen, after the motherboard/logicboard, is the second most expensive piece that can be repaired on an iPhone.
Thankfully, now you can get the iPhone screen repaired from a non-Apple service centre without voiding the warranty.
The news comes from an internal memo that Apple circulated among the Apple store employees last Friday.
While this certainly is a good news, you’d do well to note a few important points about the iPhone screen repair parameters —
- There must be no damage to the iPhone because of the third-party repair process, including scratches and/or dents.
- The iPhone screen, or a part thereof, must not have been replaced with duplicates (non-Apple).
- Obviously, the device must still be in the original period of warranty.
Other than this, you’re free to get your faulty iPhone screen repaired at a third-party store.
We know, it’s not the perfect solution, but at least it’s a start. And we respect that because it gives us hope.
A seed has been planted. Who knows, maybe some day that seed will grow into a mighty tree!
Some day.. baby steps…
