Apple, the tech giant, has come up with an interesting support service system that allows Apple users to have their products repaired at zero cost. This support service is, however, available for only those Apple devices in which Apple has judged that there was some manufacturing fault. Even if your Apple device is way past its warranty period, if it is included in the list of Apple Service Programs, you can get your device repaired without paying even a single dime. Moreover, if you have gotten your Apple device repaired and it comes under the Apple Service Programs, you can claim the price you paid for the repair, and Apple will refund it back to your account. To make things easier for you, we have listed the Apple devices covered under the Apple Service Programs.
Apple Service Programs Coverage
1- Apple Watch Series 6 Service Program for Blank Screen Issue
Apple has identified that Watch Series 6 devices made between April 2012 to September 2021 are prone to a permanent black screen. Therefore Apple Watch Series 6 devices are repaired for free by Apple if they are manufactured between the mentioned date.
2- Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Service Program for No Sound Issues
Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021 can have sound issues due to the receiver module failing in many cases. If your device is experiencing this issue and is manufactured between the mentioned date, you can get it repaired for free.
3- iPhone 11 Display Module Replacement Program for Touch Issues
iPhone 11 display touch can become irregular and unresponsive in the devices manufactured between November 2019 and May 2022. This is why Apple has covered it under the Apple Service Programs.
4- AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues
According to Apple, affected units of this problem were manufactured before October 2020. If your device satisfies the criteria, you can get it repaired for free right now.
5- iPad Air (3rd generation) Service Program for Blank Screen Issue
Devices manufactured between March 2019 and October 2019 may experience this issue. You can get your iPad Air repaired for free if it is from that particular time period.
6- 15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program
In a few selected MacBook Pro units battery may overheat and pose fire safety risks. If the battery of your 15-inch MacBook Pro is overheating and it was manufactured between September 2015 and February 2017, then you are eligible to get the device repaired for free.
7- Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
The eligible models for free repair in this program include the following:
- MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)
- MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)
- MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
8- 13- inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program
The backlight issue is detected in a few 13-inch MacBook Pro which are listed below:
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
These MacBook Pro are eligible for the free repair service program of Apple.
9- iPhone X Display Module Replacement Program for Touch Issues
Apple has determined that a few iPhone X displays may experience touch issues due to a component that might fail on the display module. These devices will be repaired free of cost by Apple. The eligibility of the devices under this category will be determined by an authorised Apple service provider.
For more information and to check whether your Apple device qualifies for the free service program, visit the official Apple Service Programs page.