My iPhone warranty has expired. What are my service options?
Apple offers two service options for iPhones that are no longer within warranty. If your iPhone requires service only because the battery’s ability to hold an electrical charge has diminished, Apple will replace your battery for a service fee of $79, plus $6.95 shipping and handling. If you own an iPhone and it requires service for any other hardware failure, Apple will service your iPhone for the Out of Warranty Repair service fee listed below, plus $6.95 for shipping and handling. If you own an iPhone and it requires service as a result of accidental damage, Apple may repair your iPhone for the Accidental Damage Repair fee listed below, plus $6.95 for shipping and handling. Model Type Out of Warranty Repair Accidental Damage Repair 4GB $199 $199 8GB $199 $249 16GB $249 $299 All fees are in US dollars and are subject to local tax. Service may not be available if your iPhone has been extensively damaged due to accident or abuse. Please see Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions for furthe
Apple offers two service options for iPhones that are no longer within warranty. If your iPhone requires service only because the battery’s ability to hold an electrical charge has diminished, Apple will replace your battery for a service fee of $79, plus $6.95 shipping and handling. The FAQ also describes Apple’s $29 Apple Care Service Phone program, which provides a loaner cell phone for use during the three business days yours is off being repaired. According to Trujillo’s complaint, Apple spokesperson Jennifer Hakes confirmed that “Apple posted the battery replacement program details on its website after the iPhone went on sale.” On July 23 Apple posted its iPhone Battery page, describing the proper care and feeding of an iPhone battery. It contains this key paragraph: Charge Cycles A properly maintained iPhone battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 400 full charge and discharge cycles. You may choose to replace your battery when it no longer holds suff
