What You Need to Know Related to Accidental Damage Coverage on your iPhone To understand how much accidental damage iPhone coverage, we first need to know more about Apple’s warranty and also in connection with AppleCare+.
Apple Warranty vs AppleCare+
A brand new iPhone does come with a one year limited warranty that covers manufacturing defects but excludes accidental damage. Users who want extra protection can opt for AppleCare+, which covers two incidents of accidental damage (though each comes with a service fee) That is to say, Apple will provide replacements for defects under warranty but replacement due to accidental damage also has a fee unless you have purchased the additional protection of an AppleCare+ plan.
Definition of Accidental Damage
What is accidental damage? Accidental damage is any physical harm caused by unexpected incidents (e.g. drops, spills) which results in the device no longer working correctly. For instance, a broken screen or water damage. Scratches and other cosmetic damage, as we mentioned above, is also not covered under AppleCare+ and can be chalked up to general wear and tear.
Claim Process and Limitations
Users need to place a claim through Apple’s support channels in order to use their accidental damage coverage under AppleCare+.iPhoneAccidentalDamage (ad) A service fee must be paid for each claim, the amount of which depends on the type of damage. Accidental damage is limited to two claims and then protection ostensibly ends but Apple includes technical support for the remainder of the time. Take note this plan is supplemental to the standard warranty, not a replacement.
In conclusion, Apple’s warranty is useful, but AppleCare+ — which covers accidental damage — offers the complete protection that will allow users to use their devices worry-free.
