Exploding Apple Watch

My Apple watch series 3, 42" exploded on my arm while I was sitting down quietly. Never had any other problems. It did not get warm. The screen just shattered.

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on May 17, 2018 8:38 AM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2018 8:12 AM

The exact same thing happened to me. I was sitting in Mellow Mushroom at a table with my family. I heard a pop and then a piece of glass hit me in the forehead. Three sides of the face came separate from the body of the watch. Went to the Apple store, the “genius” said it was obvious it had exploded, but the battery wasn’t swollen so something else caused the pressure. Told me it would be covered under warranty with no charge. I receive an email from the Apple technicians doing the repair that stated the screen is cracked and isn’t covered under warranty. IT EXPLODED, of course the screen is cracked. $289 to repair a $399 device is ridiculous. Incredibly disapp

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Jul 18, 2018 8:12 AM in response to sanetfromwindhoek

The exact same thing happened to me. I was sitting in Mellow Mushroom at a table with my family. I heard a pop and then a piece of glass hit me in the forehead. Three sides of the face came separate from the body of the watch. Went to the Apple store, the “genius” said it was obvious it had exploded, but the battery wasn’t swollen so something else caused the pressure. Told me it would be covered under warranty with no charge. I receive an email from the Apple technicians doing the repair that stated the screen is cracked and isn’t covered under warranty. IT EXPLODED, of course the screen is cracked. $289 to repair a $399 device is ridiculous. Incredibly disapp

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Jun 29, 2018 11:40 AM in response to SJMagner

Same. I went today and the guy who helped me was super rude saying over and over "Again I am not going to dispute your story" in such a way that he was clearly disputing my story. To fix it is almost $300. I asked if it was so delicate that a minor bump could have shattered it. He said no. It is very strong. I said how do I know if I sink more money it won't shatter without any remember-able bumps? He stared at me and told me he wasn't disputing my story. Bottom line is I am out $400. I will probably go back to my old fitbit. It also ***** because I was going to buy two Ipad minis for my kids for our summer car trip but now I am too angry to spend another dollar on an apple product. I got the watch as a gift from my husband so I wasn't even there to consider buying AppleCare.

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Aug 9, 2018 1:03 PM in response to sanetfromwindhoek

Wow I hope mine doesn’t pop off, explode or crack and cause injury. I don’t fancy losing an eye.


Is there a limit on exposed temperatures on how hot it can get?

Ive just been sitting out in 34 Celsius ( 94 f) hot sun. I think I’ll take it off now! My iPhone and iPad warn me if it’s getting hot.


I have the saphire crystal glass.

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