Request for Warranty Repair for Damaged iPhone 16
My friends iPhone 16, Due to a drop, pixels on the screen are affected. The phone is still under warranty. Is it possible to use the warranty for repair?
iPhone 16
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My friends iPhone 16, Due to a drop, pixels on the screen are affected. The phone is still under warranty. Is it possible to use the warranty for repair?
iPhone 16
Probably not. Accidental damage is not a manufacturer’s defect in materials or workmanship.
If you friend purchased Apple Care + it may cover accidental damage caused by dropping an iPhone. Apple employee or a representative of an Apple Authorized Service Provider will need to examine the iPhone and determine the coverage the iPhone is eligible for.
If you’re in the US please call 1-800-MY-APPLE or outside the US, consult the support articles below.
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Probably not. Accidental damage is not a manufacturer’s defect in materials or workmanship.
If you friend purchased Apple Care + it may cover accidental damage caused by dropping an iPhone. Apple employee or a representative of an Apple Authorized Service Provider will need to examine the iPhone and determine the coverage the iPhone is eligible for.
If you’re in the US please call 1-800-MY-APPLE or outside the US, consult the support articles below.
Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Sorry, no. The warranty covers manufactures defects, not accidental damage.
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Request for Warranty Repair for Damaged iPhone 16