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Apple Launches Repair Program For Cracked Apple Watch Screens

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Apple recently acknowledged a flaw in certain Apple Watch models that could lead to the screens cracking. Because of this, Apple subsequently launched a replacement program for affected users. Authorised service providers will replace the screen on eligible models free of charge.

 

“Apple has determined that, under very rare circumstances, a crack may form along the rounded edge of the screen in aluminium models of an Apple Watch Series 2 or Series 3,” the company says on its website. “The crack may begin on one side and then may continue around the screen as shown in the images below.”

 

The program only applies to aluminium Series 2 and 3 watches. This also includes the Nike+ models and cellular variants. The original “Series 0,” the Series 1, and current Series 4 are not covered. However, in the case of the Series 3, only models purchased through September 2019 are eligible.

 

Apple watch with cracked screen
Photo: Daily Mail

 

That could either mean Apple has fixed the problem in manufacturing or plans to discontinue the Series 3 this month. The company could do this at next week’s iPhone event.

 

Stories of similarly cracked Apple Watch screens aren’t hard to find on social media. Although, it’s always hard to tell how widespread such issues are. Meanwhile, a court threw out a class-action lawsuit in California earlier this year for not sufficiently demonstrating the defective design.

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