Protect your screens folks! This is the first device screen I’ve ever cracked. My phone fell onto it and left a crack that is only visible when it’s powered on. Ugh I feel horrible. I just got the notification that my case shipped.
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Might be covered for 90 or 120 days if you purchased with a credit card that has purchase protection.
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I wonder if screen protection would've saved it from a heavy iPhone falling on it. Some things you can't control.
Thanks. I wish I had. I started the AppleCare return process it’s a $50 repair.Might be covered for 90 or 120 days if you purchased with a credit card that has purchase protection.
Purchase Protection: Which Credit Cards Cover Your Belongings - NerdWallet
This benefit acts as a kind of insurance against theft or damage for a period of time after you buy something. Some cards offer it, but not all. See how it works.
It was just a random accident. Like I said, this is the first device I’ve ever had crack. Sometimes phones and other items slip out of hands accidentally. I ordered protection for my devices day 1. They just haven’t arrived yet.
I think so, it was a very short fall. Less than a foot drop. So sad mine hasn’t arrived yet. I should have just let the iPad in the box ☹️
You must be an absolute joy to hang out with at parties.
I can see my 12 Pro Max easily cracking any screen if dropped, even from a few inches. Especially if the corner of the phone was the striking point. Sorry it happened.
I’m thinking I should buy Apple Care sooner rather than later. It says you have 60 days on the iPad but I wonder if it does a self diagnostic test before letting you buy it. Back in the day, you could purchase Apple Care after purchase but a genius tech had to check your device out so that you can’t buy the plan after the device already broke.
Thankfully, I have Apple Care. I filled out a claim immediately and it will cost me $50 plus taxes. I considered not getting it, so glad I did.
I highly recommend getting it asap, esp for this version. The edges seem to make it more likely to crack. What’s wild to me is that the surface is smooth and the crack seems to appear on the inside of the screen. This is the first time I’ve had a device with a screen crack so I’m not sure if that’s the norm or not when accidents happen.
Yeah they do they do a self test before they allow you to purchase unless you go into the store
Lucky for me I had my iPad Air for it had a single crack in Apple took care of it for me free of charge as long as it was under regular warranty that was so wonderful of them
