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Does Apple care cover scratches?

Hi, Does Apple care cover scratches? and also if I bring it in will there be a charge for this




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MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 2, 2019 2:38 PM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2019 3:08 PM

No, the regular Applecare will not. Applecare + will cover a couple of accidental damage claims, but, you need to buy this within 60 days of a new purchase from Apple and before you have damage. And yes, even if you buy it,there will be charges.


https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/docs/applecareplusmacus.html





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Jun 2, 2019 3:08 PM in response to armandofromgoodyear

No, the regular Applecare will not. Applecare + will cover a couple of accidental damage claims, but, you need to buy this within 60 days of a new purchase from Apple and before you have damage. And yes, even if you buy it,there will be charges.


https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/docs/applecareplusmacus.html





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