If you are like many readers you may be wondering what will CNet do if the watch fails the test. Will they be able to exchange it at the Apple store? Turns out the kitchen shredder isn’t listed on the warranty coverage. Besides that, I would think that any kind of intentional damage would forfeit any warranty coverage at all.
However, there are instances when a warranty may need to be legitimately used. Apple has listed several different instances where this warranty can be used.
The information, was first published by MacRumors Friday April 24, 2015, outlines what services will be covered by the warranty in full, what services will be covered out of the warranty (where the customer are required to pay for services and repair by Apple), and what will absolutely not be serviceable by any means.
Some of the things that are covered free under Apple’s Watch warranty are dust particles visible under the glass display, condensation or moisture that may accumulate under the heart-rate sensor display, and a removed back cover when there is no evidence of prying or damage occurred on the Apple Watch.
Some of the things Apple will consider repairing outside of the warranty if customer pays for repairs include:
- Broken or cracked crown cap
- Missing crown cap
- Extreme abrasion damage on the metal enclosure
- Chips or cracks in the display glass or heart-rate sensor glass
- Bent or split metal enclosures
- Missing band-release button
- Cracks in rear glass cover
Be sure to watch our post showing the Apple Watch Torture Test by CNet.
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