Apple Says Third-Party Screen Repair No Longer Voids iPhone Warranty

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Good news for chronic iPhone-droppers. Apple has announced today that third-party iPhone screen repairs will no longer void the device’s standard warranty unless the fix has damaged other components. The move reverses Apple’s longstanding policy of nullifying the warranties of iPhones that have received screen replacements from outside of its network.

Apple offers its own screen repair services, but many iPhone owners have opted to seek out third-party repair options for years in order to save money. An out-of-warranty screen replacement at an Apple Store costs between $129 and $149, depending on the model. With AppleCare+ (which costs $129, by the way), the price tag on a new screen comes down to a $29 flat rate across all models.

In an internal memo circulated to store technicians across the US, Canada, and other regions, Cupertino advised Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers that iPhones with third-party screens are now eligible for warranty coverage.

There are some caveats. The warranty does not apply if the requested repair relates to the screen. It also doesn’t cover damage sustained by the iPhone during an unauthorized screen fix. In that case, customers will have to pay the out-of-warranty cost for the in-store repair.

And of course, the iPhone must still be within its warranty coverage period. iPhones come with a standard 1 year manufacturer’s guarantee which can be extended under AppleCare.

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