Alongside Tuesday’s announcements of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, Apple has also increased the price of some AppleCare+ warranties, as well as out-of-pocket repair and replacement costs for every recent iPhone model.

The cost of an AppleCare+ warranty has jumped from $129 to $149 for the iPhone 6s Plus, 7 Plus, and 8 Plus. For the iPhone X a plan will cost a record $199, likely because of the potential expense of replacing its 5.8-inch OLED panel.

Non-warrantied screen repairs for the iPhone 6 and iPhone Se have jumped from $99 to $129 and the cost for the iPhone 6s and 7 screen repair is up $20 to $149. All Plus-series phones are $20 more expensive at $169.

Repair costs for “other damage” have been boosted for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus handsets are now set at $319 and $349, respectively. “Other damage” repairs for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be priced at $349 and $399, respectively.

Apple hasn’t said what non-warrantied repairs will cost for the iPhone X, but prices are liable to be substantially higher.

The iPhone 8 is set to ship on September 22nd with a base model price of $699. The iPhone X is expected to arrive at $699 with the base model selling for $999.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via AppleInsider

Every so often, a group of Apple products moves into an “Obsolete” category, meaning the product is no longer eligible for service or repair support through Apple retail stores or authorized third-party channels.

This time around, the products include:
– iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)

– iMac (27-inch, Late 2009)

– MacBook Air (Mid 2009)

– Mac Pro (Early 2009)

– MacBook (13-inch, early 2008)

– MacBook Pro (15-inch, early 2009)

These Macs will move to Obsolete status in all regions and vintage status where applicable. Apple typically begins the process for models 5-7 years after manufacturing has been discontinued and maintains a list on its website here. Vintage status only applies to California and Turkey where the company is required to continue offering support in some cases, but otherwise everything gets obsolete status and will no longer be eligible for hardware repairs.

Other products moving towards vintage obsolete status this time around include the following:
– iPod touch (1st generation)

– The Apple Cinema Display (23-inch, DVI early 2007)

– Time Capsule 802.11n (1st) generation,

– iBeats

– Beatbox

– Beatbox Portable (1st generation)

– Wireless (1st generation)

– Diddybeats

– Heartbeats (1st generation)

These products will enter obsolete status on December 8th, 2015.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via 9to5Mac

Well, this is kind of a mess.

On Thursday, Apple was hit with yet another class action lawsuit, the suit alleging that the company has been replacing damaged devices under AppleCare+ with refurbished units. This isn’t the first suit of its kind in this regard and similar suits have been filed in the past.

This lawsuit, filed today in California, accuses Apple of not holding true to the AppleCare+ contract, which states that devices replaced as part of the program are the “equivalent to new in performance and reliability.” The lawsuit was initiated by Vicky Maldonado and Joanne McRight.

Both Maldonado and McRight allege that they had damaged devices replaced via AppleCare, but were given refurbished devices as opposed to new devices. The two claim that they were not told of this when they signed up for AppleCare. Maldonado also noted that her replacement device did not perform as expected, thus making it not “equivalent to new in performance and reliability”.

The core argument here is that the plaintiffs’ definition of “refurbished” and Apple’s does not match. Maldonado and McRight argue that the word “refurbished” is synonymous with “reconditioned,” implying that it is a “secondhand unit that has been modified to be new for all purposes relevant to this litigation.”

The two have stated that a “new” unit should not have been previously sold, modified and should consist of all new parts.

AppleCare+ customers are generally given the option of waiting for a repair to take place on their original device or to be given a replacement device, with most choosing the latter of the two options. It’s unclear, at least by the initial filing, however, if Maldonado and McRight were given the option of an in-store repair. The two argue that by having their devices replaced by a refurb, they are deprived of the “use and value” of their original devices.

The suit basically accuses Apple of breach of both contract and warranty as well as the concealment of information from the public as well as fraud, false advertising, and the violation of secondhand merchandise labeling laws. The plaintiffs are seeking an award of attorneys’ fees, costs, pre- and post-judgement interest on any amounts awarded, and any other relief deemed just and appropriate by the ruling.

If you’ve seen this practice on your end, please let us know in the comments.

Via 9to5Mac and AppleInsider

It apparently pays to have AppleCare+ on your upcoming iPhone 7 Plus handset.

A leaked image shows the AppleCare+ screen replacement price for an iPhone 7 Plus being a mere $29 with prices for more extensive damage being listed alongside it.

It’s currently unknown as to where this image surfaced from, but it raises some interesting questions as to overall component cost.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via Imgur and Reddit

It’s a quiet update, but it makes a difference.

Apple recently updated its Support web site to include a feature that allows users to find and schedule repairs for iPhones, Macs, and iPads from Apple Authorized Service Providers.

When troubleshooting a product, choosing “Bring in for Repair” after going through Apple’s support prompts now brings up all repair centers near a customer, including Apple’s own retail stores and retail locations where customers can get repairs from Apple Authorized Service Providers.

The site includes nearly all local Apple Authorized Service Providers and lists availability for the fastest repairs and same-day service. There’s also an option to book a repair directly from the site.

Where getting a repair appointment at an Apple Store Genius Bar location often requires days to a week of waiting, Apple Authorized Service Providers can typically offer access to a much faster repair.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, for example, local Apple Stores do not have repair appointments until next week, but third-party repair shops like Best Buy, Clickaway, Mobile Kangaroo, and Computercare have appointments today or tomorrow.

Apple Authorized Service Providers have been officially authorized by Apple to perform repairs on Apple devices. Both AppleCare repairs and out-of-warranty repair services are available, but many customers may not be aware of local options outside of an Apple Store.

The new access to third-party service providers should provide relief for customers needing quick repairs as well as allow Apple to keep up with ongoing repair requests.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via MacRumors and Apple

It looks like you’ll be able to have your iPhone screen replaced via a third-party without violating your warranty in the near future.

Apple is apparently changing its long-standing policy regarding third-party iPhone screen repairs. A new memo sent to Apple retail employees states that a customer having their device’s screen repaired by a third-party source no longer voids their warranty like it once did…

The memo says that retail stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers should inspect the device in question for things such as fraud or tampering, but then proceed as normal with the repair. This, of course, assumes that what needs to be repaired doesn’t relate to the display.

Among the conditions to the new policy are that if the third-party display causes the repair to fail or leads to other damage, the customer will be required to cover the out-of-warranty cost to resolve the issue.

Also, if the issue is related to the third-party display, users will have to cover the out-of-warranty price or face being turned away by Apple completely. Finally, if a customer wants to have the third-party display replaced with an official Apple part, the memo instructs employees to quote the out-of-warranty price. AppleCare+ will also not cover this.

For years, Apple’s policy has stated that if an iPhone display was repaired by a third-party repair, the device’s warranty was voided and Apple wouldn’t perform any sort of repairs on the unit. Apple has finally relaxed this, making it easier for an iPhone to be repaired while honoring the warranty.
As part of some refinements to AppleCare+ last year, Apple introduced a new $29 screen repair tier that makes it quick and affordable for customers to have their screen repaired with legitimate parts.

The changes reportedly apply to the United States and Canada, as well as various other countries around the world.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via 9to5Mac

Modern mobile smartphone with broken screen isolated on white background.

If you have an AppleCare+ policy, you’re going to like this.

Apple has quietly updated its AppleCare+ policy, extending the purchase window for iPhones from 60 days to one year. The change has been confirmed with a support rep, but is not yet showing up on Apple’s official product page for AppleCare+.

If you go to Apple’s eligibility tool and input your serial number from the iPhone’s settings panel, you should be able to see a new purchase option so long as you purchased the device within the last year.

The change extends to Macs and Apple TV units, but Apple Watch and iPads are still restricted to 60 days following the purchase. Apple lowered the price of iPhone screen repairs from $99 to $29 last September, which helps as well.

In the event that your iPhone screen has been cracked, Apple requires a physical inspection to buy the service in-store and a remote diagnostic test if you do so online.

If you’ve purchased an AppleCare+ policy with your iPhone and have any feedback to offer about it, please let us know in the comments.

Via The Verge and MacRumors

AppleCare+ just got a bit more lenient.

Following Apple’s quiet expansion of AppleCare+’s warranty period from two to three years a while back, as well as covering accidental damage to the company’s desktop and MacBook product families, Apple has brought the AppleCare+ package in line with services provided for its mobile devices.

The new coverage allows for repairs for up to two accidents, with each subject to a service fee of $99 for damage to the screen or the external enclosure, plus tax, while other types of damage will cost $299 per incident.

The revised AppleCare+ plan for desktop Macs provides on-site repair, with a technician visiting the user’s work site for support, while MacBook users are able to mail in their computer for servicing using a prepaid shipping box provided by Apple. There is also the option of taking the affected Mac or MacBook to an Apple Store or other Apple Authorized Service provider for repairs.

The coverage itself is detailed to include the computer, the battery, included accessories, Apple memory, AirPort, and the Apple USB SuperDrive, among other items.

AppleCare+’s price point varies between $99 and $379 depending on the device, and is being offered on the MacBook, MacBook Air, 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Pro. Customers can acquire AppleCare+ at the time of buying their new Mac, though they can also buy coverage within 60 days of the purchase.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via AppleInsider and Apple

If you’ve had problems with the back cover detaching from your first-gen Apple Watch, Apple has extended its program to offer a second year of free repair coverage for the issue. In addition, a service document shows that this program has been extended to three years

Per the document:

Apple has determined that under certain conditions on some Apple Watch (1st generation) devices the back cover may separate from the watch case. Apple will service eligible devices free of charge. Apple will authorize coverage for three (3) years from the date of purchase.

All four models are covered, from the Sport through Watch and Hermés to the Edition.

Apple Store employees have been instructed not to perform any diagnostics on the wearable beyond a simple visual inspection to determine that the back cover is detached is sufficient.

This isn’t the first time Apple has extended free Apple Watch repair coverage to three year and the commpany did so back in April for 1st-gen Watches with swollen batteries. Apple has also offered additional programs for other profits, including a program that repaired sticking keys on iPad Pro Smart Keyboards and a ‘staingate’ issue with Retina MacBook displays.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via 9to5Mac

A good deal’s a good deal.

Apple on Wednesday updated its refurbished products web site, adding the new 21.5-inch iMac models that were initially released in June of 2017.

The refurbished iMacs feature Kaby Lake processors, upgraded displays, faster solid state storage, and discrete graphics.

At present, the refurbished selection only includes the 4K models with Retina display and there are no offerings for the non-Retina 21.5-inch iMac models for purchase.

When last seen, there were eight different refurbished 4K 21.5-inch iMacs available in various configurations, with prices discounted by approximately 15 percent. An entry-level 4K model with 8GB RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and a Radeon Pro 555 is available for $1,099, for example, a $200 discount off of the regular $1,299 starting price.

Apple’s refurbished inventory goes through a rigorous inspection, repair, cleaning, and repackaging process before hitting the shelves. Refurbished units arrive with a one-year warranty that can be extended with an AppleCare+ purchase.

Via MacRumors and apple.com

Alongside Tuesday’s announcements of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, Apple has also increased the price of some AppleCare+ warranties, as well as out-of-pocket repair and replacement costs for every recent iPhone model.

The cost of an AppleCare+ warranty has jumped from $129 to $149 for the iPhone 6s Plus, 7 Plus, and 8 Plus. For the iPhone X a plan will cost a record $199, likely because of the potential expense of replacing its 5.8-inch OLED panel.

Non-warrantied screen repairs for the iPhone 6 and iPhone Se have jumped from $99 to $129 and the cost for the iPhone 6s and 7 screen repair is up $20 to $149. All Plus-series phones are $20 more expensive at $169.

Repair costs for “other damage” have been boosted for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus handsets are now set at $319 and $349, respectively. “Other damage” repairs for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be priced at $349 and $399, respectively.

Apple hasn’t said what non-warrantied repairs will cost for the iPhone X, but prices are liable to be substantially higher.

The iPhone 8 is set to ship on September 22nd with a base model price of $699. The iPhone X is expected to arrive at $699 with the base model selling for $999.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via AppleInsider

Apple may be looking to offer rebates to customers who purchased a full-cost replacement iPhone battery only to get around throttled performance.

One of the questions submitted in January by Senator John Thune, chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, was whether Apple was exploring the possibility of rebates. Apple’s response was released on Tuesday.

“Yes, we are exploring this and will update you accordingly,” stated Cynthia Hogan, Apple’s VP for public policy in the Americas.

As of now, the current policy for AppleCare iPhone support is for Apple to offer a $29 replacement battery, complete with repair, for any battery installed since December 1st. This price is only available for customers who specifically request the replacement battery for qualifying iPhone models.

In late December Apple relented to public pressure after its admission that it was slowing down iPhones with weak batteries. The company has reduced out-of-warranty battery replacements from $79 to $29 through the end of 2018, and this spring iOS 11.3 will finally offer more control and data for power settings.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via AppleInsider and Recode

If your first-gen iPad Pro Smart Keyboard is acting up, Apple’s recently-launched three year extended repair program might be there to help.

Users with a Smart Keyboard for first-gen 9.7- and 12.9-inch Pros can can get repairs or replacements for free, so long the accessory is suffering from one of several specific issues. These include sensor and magnetic connector problems, keys sticking, repeating, or being unresponsive, and trouble with data connections.

While the Smart Keyboard is normally covered by a single-year warranty, this has likely expired for many users.

The company launched a similar repair program in the summer of 2017, wherein the standard retail price for a replacement Smart Keyboard could be either $149 or $169, depending on the size iPad the unit was being paired with.

If you’ve experienced issues with your first-gen Smart Keyboard, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

Via AppleInsider

As spiffy as the 2016 MacBook Pro keyboard was, complete with its new butterfly key-switch action, there’ve been a fair number of complaints about the unit, especially with regards to its failure rates.

And they’ve been getting worse.

The cool cats over at AppleInsider collected service data for the first year of release of the 2014, 2015, and 2016 MacBook Pros, with an additional slightly shorter data set for the 2017 model year given that it hasn’t been available for a year yet. Not including any Touch Bar failures, the 2016 MacBook Pro keyboard is failing twice as often in the first year of use as the 2014 or 2015 MacBook Pro models. The 2017 model is better, but not by a lot.

The site combined the breakdown for the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models, subtracting warranty-voiding accidents, like impacts, or water spills. From here, all data was collected from assorted Apple Genius Bars in the United States as well as Apple-authorized repair ships.

The 2014 MacBook Pro model year saw 2,120 service events in the first year, with 118 related to keyboard issues necessitating an upper case replacement, thereby representing 5.6 percent of all MacBook Pros serviced in the first year. The 2015 has 1904 service tickets, with 114, or 6.0 percent, relating to the keyboard.

The two numbers are similar, which was to be expected, as the keyboards themselves remained essentially unchanged since the 2012 Retina MacBook Pro, and should have failure rates similar to each other.

Apple released the new keyboard with its MacBook as well as brought the updated keyboard design to the 2016 MacBook Pro. Per the data collected, of 1,402 warranty events, 165, or 11.8 percent, corresponded only to the keyboard, not including the Touch Bar.

Failure rates across all four models are relatively static, with no appreciable increase or decrease in events reported at any time after release. Percentages of failures were comparable between the third-party authorized shops, and the Genius Bar data.

The problem also seems to have persisted even through the repair process. For the 2014 MacBook Pro, of the 118 repairs, 8 came back for a second go-around on the repair within 90 days. With the 2015, 6 did. None came back for a third time.

For the redesigned 2016 MacBook Pro, of the 165 keyboard repairs, 51 came back again once, and of those 51, 10 more came back for a third time. The 2017 fared better in this regard, with 17 of the 94 coming back once, and 3 of those coming back for a third time.

Overall, this represents a significant increase in first-year service demands for a keyboard. Apple has also seen its repair percentages increase for the 2014 and 2015 keyboards prior to the launch of the 2016 keyboard, which is worrying.

Beyond this, the keyboard itself isn’t replaceable as a modular part. Should part of the keyboard break, the user will need to replace the entire assembly, which consists of the keyboard, the battery, and the upper case metal surrounding the keyboard and Thunderbolt 3 ports. Prices for this repair have exceeds $700 for the job with the repair itself taking an appreciable amount of time, as the entire machine will need to be disassembled and reassembled around the new top case/keyboard/battery component. This same repair also retails for around $400 on the 2014 and 2015 MacBook Pro models. Beyond this, you can always use a USB or Bluetooth keyboard until you can afford the repair, which isn’t an enviable position to be in.

So, if you have a 2016 or later MacBook or MacBook Pro, please be careful around the keyboard, as it’s buyer beware until Apple addresses the underlying causes of the issue.

Via AppleInsider

As heartbreaking as it may be, the first MacBook Pro notebooks with a Retina display are now considered vintage.

The notebook was also praised in many reviews, which awarded it top marks for its mix of functionality and portability. Marco Arment, a well-known developer, even called it “the best laptop ever made,” with a “crowd-pleasing design.”

“Introduced in 2012, less than a year after Steve Jobs died, I see it as the peak of Jobs’ vision for the Mac,” said Arment, in a blog post last year.

The 2012 notebook, which featured a much slimmer design when compared with previous MacBook Pro models, also removed the built-in Ethernet port and optical disc drive for CDs/DVDs. The external design of the notebook remained largely unchanged through 2015.

The 2012 to 2015 era MacBook Pro notebooks also features a pair of Thunderbolt and USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a SD card slot, and a MagSafe power adapter that breaks away safely if tugged.

The 2016 and later MacBook Pro notebook models features two or four Thunderbolt 3 ports, which can deliver power, USB, DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA over a single cable. Apple in turn removed dedicated USB-A and HDMI ports, an SD card reader, and MagSafe from the notebook.

With the classification of the Mid-2012 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display as a “vintage” or “obsolete” machine depending on the region, Apple has passed the five year point in which the unit was manufactured, meaning that Apple and Apple Authorized Service Providers are no longer obligated to provide hardware service or replacement parts, except in the state of California and Turkey, where required by law.

Apple routinely updates its vintage and obsolete products list with additional devices as they age, so this was to be expected eventually, but it’s still somewhat of a sad reminder that the first MacBook Pro with Retina display has nearly reached the end of its life. Anyone still using one is now on their own in terms of hardware.

In other words, repairs are now up to you to a certain degree, although there are always local contractors who are happy to help provide repair services if needed.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via MacRumors

Following the BatteryGate controversy of last year, Apple reduced official battery repairs to $29 each through 2018, down from $79. The company has now updated its web site with details of what will happen from January 1st, 2019.

In short, the prices will be going back up, but will still be cheaper than they had been. Battery repairs for iPhone X, iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will retail for $69. Repairs for all older iPhones will cost $49.

So, if you have an iPhone X or earlier model, you can save at least $20 by initiating your battery repair before December 31st, 2018. iPhone X users are in a position to save the most money, as the price will jump from $29 to $69.

Both the $49 and $69 price points are cheaper than the $79 Apple charged prior to BatteryGate. You can check the status of your iPhone battery by looking at the Battery Health statistics in the iOS Battery settings pane.

Batteries with lower capacity are more likely to be dynamically throttled by the system, which can slow the device. Apple lets you disable the throttling manually but then you risk getting many unexpected shutdowns.

Apple tends to advise a battery repair once capacity drops to 80 percent or lower. If an iPhone battery drops below 80 percent whilst still covered by the warranty, you can get the replacement battery for free.

Via 9to5Mac

It is, of course, both prudent and awesome to save money on refurbished Apple stuff.

As such, Apple has begun selling refurbished sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad at a 15 percent discount.

These were the iPads released in March 2018 and have gotten nothing short of great reviews.

The configurations you can choose from:

32GB Wi-Fi (US$279)

32GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (US$389)

128GB Wi-Fi (US$369)

128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (US$479)

Units ordered today are estimated to ship in December. Refurbished iPads are covered by Apple’s one year warranty plan, although you can buy AppleCare+ to extend the coverage by another two years.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via The Mac Observer and Apple

After reports surfaced last year of bent iPad Pro devices, it appears that the bending issue can not only damage the tablet’s logic board, but might not fall under the criteria for warranty-baed repairs at the Apple Store.

The iPad Pro, which has an Apple-defined 300 to 400 micro range of deviation, could fail to meet criteria for repairs. In addition, the bending, when present, can affect the connection for the main board, thereby leading to a potential $449 repair fee through the Apple Store.

In other worst-case scenarios, as documented over at Macworld, the Apple Store has refused to help, blamed the user for the issue, claimed that the bending issue wasn’t real, and noted that Apple has yet to issue any guidance on the problem aside from a support article that works to explain away the issue with the 2018 model iPad Pro.

The support article itself also states that the new tablets “meet an even tighter specification for flatness than previous generations.” Apple blames the iPad’s new straight edges and the presence of “antenna splits” on the cellular model for “subtle deviations in flatness more visible only from certain viewing angles that are imperceptible during normal use.” In short, if you think it’s bent, you’re looking at it wrong.

The support article notes that “small variances do not affect the strength of the enclosure or the function of the product and will not change over time through normal use.”

Macworld’s article notes that even after it’s highlighted user, Marcus, was denied the bent iPad Pro repair warranty repairs by two Genius Bar technicians, Marcus was able to send the table into an Apple Repair Center (located via getsupport.apple.com), and was sent a replacement iPad Pro “the very same day” his defective iPad Pro was received, proving that Apple’s policies and its actions may not be completely in sync, to Marcus’ advantage.

If you have any bent 2018 model iPad Pro repair horror stories to share, please let us know about your experiences in the comments.

Via Macworld and getsupport.apple.com

Apple is presently in early discussions with a number of record labels about bundling both Apple Music and Apple TV+ as part of a “super-bundle of media content” for a flat monthly rate.

While some record labels are said to be open to the idea, the report claims at least one big label has voiced concerns, adding that the industry is growing more wary about its relationship with Apple. In particular, the report claims record labels are worried that the bundle would lead to lost revenue. 

Per the Financial Times, the two sides have yet to discuss a pricing formula, so it’s unclear what the bundle price would be. It’s also unclear if the bundle would extend to Apple’s other subscription-based offerings like Apple News+, Apple Arcade, AppleCare+, and iCloud storage. 

Apple Music currently retails for $9.99 per month for individuals in the United States, and $4.99 per month for student accounts. Apple TV+ accounts will be priced at $4.99 per month, with a free one-year subscription available to customers who purchase any iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, or Mac as of September 10 and later. 

The total price for Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade would probably be around $30 per month, so a bundle price would probably be

The total cost of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade rounds to $30 per month, so the bundle would presumably undercut that amount to incentivize customers to subscribe to all of the services. 

Apple TV+ launches November 1. 

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via MacRumors and Financial Times

If you’re irate about technical difficulties with your 2016 MacBook Pro notebook, there could be some justice down the line.

Apple is on the receiving end of a nationwide, class action lawsuit over a defect in the 2016 MacBook Pro notebooks. The suit, nicknamed “Flexgate,” is represented by Mahan Taleshpour et al. v. Apple, Inc., United States District Court Northern District of California, Case No. Case 5:20-cv-03122-VKD. 

The suit, which has been filed in the Northern District of California, claims that Apple knew about the defect in the MacBooks and concealed it from customers. The defect involves a thin, flexible cable that rubbed against internal hardware components every time these models are opened and closed.

Per the complaint, Apple apparently sold customers an extended warranty plan that only covered part of the repair cost, the repair program allegedly failing to fix a large number of these MacBooks. Lead plaintiff Mahan Taleshpour, who purchased a 2016 MacBook Pro for about $2,500 in April 2017, noted that the screen began to fail in January 2020. He brought it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider who told him AppleCare didn’t cover the repair and would cost US$850.

PARRIS Law Firm attorney R. Rex Parris:

Imagine spending more than $2,500 on a laptop only for it to fail shortly after the manufacturer’s warranty expires. What’s even more appalling is Apple requiring customers to spend an additional $600 to $850 to replace the screen.

If you’ve seen this issue on your end, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

Via The Mac Observer and Parris