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Q: Apple in-ear headphones repair service

My Apple in-ear headphones are starting to make a crackling noise during mostly the lower frequencies. I've bought the headphones at Apple's online store, and I still have the receipt and the original box. I want my headphones repaired or replaced so I tried Apple's online repair service, the problem is they are asking for a serial number, which I can't find anywhere. Does anyone here know what I should do? I live in the Netherlands so there aren't any official Apple stores where I can go to either (only authorized retailers).

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Mar 1, 2009 7:37 AM

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  • by Mark Thomson,

    Mark Thomson Mark Thomson Mar 9, 2009 5:37 PM in response to TwanW
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    Mar 9, 2009 5:37 PM in response to TwanW
    I'm having the same problem.
    Any help available out there?
  • by Ian Wish,

    Ian Wish Ian Wish Mar 11, 2009 9:36 AM in response to Mark Thomson
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    Mar 11, 2009 9:36 AM in response to Mark Thomson
    I had the same issue... I took them back to the apple store and they replaced them. Make sure who your talking to knows that they are the new in-ear phones and not just the buds. Also overheard them saying they would just use the serial of whatever device you use them with (iphone or ipod)
  • by Corporalclegg24,

    Corporalclegg24 Corporalclegg24 Mar 31, 2009 8:19 AM in response to Ian Wish
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    Mar 31, 2009 8:19 AM in response to Ian Wish
    My left speaker wont play music any more.. Ive tried doing it online with no success. I paid good moehny for these headphones and now they are unusable. I took it to the store and was told do everything online but that doesnt work as well as it should. The new headphones arent listed in the services form where they should be. Someone with experience please give me some advice I love these headphones!!!
  • by boksey,

    boksey boksey Mar 31, 2009 8:44 PM in response to Corporalclegg24
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    Mar 31, 2009 8:44 PM in response to Corporalclegg24
    Mine is exactly 2 months old, and as of today none of the so-called "remote" controls on the wire function correctly. The volume switch is entirely inoperable. Songs skip on their own, and the microphone does not work at all now. I tried it out with the QuickVoice Recorder application (purchased via the iTunes store) and now it only produces a scratching sound with no voice recording.

    I intend to return it tomorrow to the Apple Store, but with the other poor reports, I am not sure this device is even worth replacing.

    Is there any other head-set with a microphone - so that I can use Truphone for the iPod touch to make phone calls, and make voice recordings - that others can recommend for use with the iPod touch?

    Thanks,
    John
  • by boksey,

    boksey boksey Apr 1, 2009 8:37 PM in response to boksey
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    Apr 1, 2009 8:37 PM in response to boksey
    Excellent reception at Apple Store earlier today. Defective In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic were effortlessly replaced. As to be expected, top-notch customer service. Hope others have a similarly fine resolution to their problems.
  • by Republican_2012,

    Republican_2012 Republican_2012 Apr 7, 2009 7:40 PM in response to TwanW
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    Apr 7, 2009 7:40 PM in response to TwanW
    I'm new, so I don't know how to start a new topic. Anyway, does anyone know how Apple's Online Service Assistant works if you are getting a defective product replaced? Is the "non-return penalty fee" charged to your credit card after 10 days or is it refunded when received or what? And how do you ship a defective item back to Apple? Can you just ship it through Standard Mail, or does Apple send you some sort of return kit, or what? Do you have to pay ANYTHING at all if you return the defective item to Apple within 10 days? And is it 10 days after Apple ships the replacement, or 10 days after you place the order?
  • by maomaohao,

    maomaohao maomaohao Apr 7, 2009 10:22 PM in response to TwanW
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    Apr 7, 2009 10:22 PM in response to TwanW
    Mine has something wrong too. I live in a some town in Florida. There is no apple retail store or something like that in town. I hate to drive 4 hours to get my headphone replaced. So, Jobs, please do something to help us!! Or anyone else
  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Apr 8, 2009 6:09 AM in response to Republican_2012
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    Apr 8, 2009 6:09 AM in response to Republican_2012
    You go to the online assistant or call AppleCare, fill out the pertinent information, they send you a box and label(s), if your accessory is older than 6 months there is a shipping charge, if it is not, no shipping charge.
  • by Republican_2012,

    Republican_2012 Republican_2012 Apr 8, 2009 8:40 AM in response to deggie
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    Apr 8, 2009 8:40 AM in response to deggie
    Yes, but how do you send the defective product to Apple?
  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Apr 8, 2009 12:00 PM in response to Republican_2012
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    Apr 8, 2009 12:00 PM in response to Republican_2012
    They will send you a box. It would probably be best if you called them and they could answer all of your questions.
  • by Republican_2012,

    Republican_2012 Republican_2012 Apr 8, 2009 3:29 PM in response to Republican_2012
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    Apr 8, 2009 3:29 PM in response to Republican_2012
    But how do you return th item to Apple? Do they give you a box that you can return it in? Or do you have to pay for delivery?
  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Apr 9, 2009 5:13 AM in response to Republican_2012
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    Apr 9, 2009 5:13 AM in response to Republican_2012
    If your accessory is less than 6 months old they pay for it shipping. If you are referring to headphones they will send you a new set and you will use the box they came in and the return label to ship yours back, works the same way usually for iPods.

    As I said, call them and ask all your questions. Or is there a reason you can't call them?
  • by Meconio,

    Meconio Meconio Apr 11, 2009 2:08 AM in response to deggie
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    Apr 11, 2009 2:08 AM in response to deggie
    i cant use my ipod serial since its too old, so i need the serial of the earphones but i cant find it, I've Google it so far no luck, tomorrow i'll go to a retail store but i got them online, and by the way don't want to sound rude, but dude what part of: they send you a box for you to send back the bad earphones you don't get?....i'm surprised cause i'm used to apple's stuff to do the job they promise but so far i'm very disappointed at this new earphones with mic and apparently im not the only one.
  • by jambu,

    jambu jambu Apr 12, 2009 12:24 AM in response to Ian Wish
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    Apr 12, 2009 12:24 AM in response to Ian Wish
    Which store you went to?
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