cracked trackpad - warranty/applecare question

My MacBook's trackpad is cracked. I'm not sure if it was caused by impact or if the battery could be expanding and pushing up from underneath since i saw some others mentioning this. If Apple finds that it's from a swollen battery, would that repair usually be covered under the warranty? Or would a cracked trackpad automatically be considered accidental damage? Would it still be covered for free repair in the warranty or applecare+ for either outcome?

Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.



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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 3:28 PM

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cracked trackpad - warranty/applecare question

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