Does Apple fix cosmetic damage?

First, Apple says it won't cover "cosmetic damage not affecting the functionality of the Covered Equipment." That means if you scratch the corner of your display, but it still works, Apple isn't going to replace the entire display unless you're willing to pay for the repair.
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Does Apple cover cosmetic damage?

What is not insured? loss or theft, normal wear and tear, intentionally- caused damage, fire or cosmetic damage which does not affect the functionality of the device. defect in design, workmanship, modification or any alteration of the covered Apple device.
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What Apple considers cosmetic damage?

Cosmetic damage is just surface marks and scratches. If there are dents, then that would be considered Accidental Damage in most cases. Sometimes accidental damage will be ignored if it is not affecting the function of the laptop and is not contributing to the problem being repaired.
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Does Apple replace physical damage?

Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty. Screen repairs are eligible for coverage for accidental damage from handling with your AppleCare+.
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Does Apple repair dents?

Cosmetic damage is not covered by the regular warranty. To "fix" a dent, the entire upper case needs to be replaced.
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Does AppleCare cover dents and scratches?

Apple Care+ covers 2 incidents of accidental damage every 12 months for a reduced fee. There is no specification of how bad the damage must be. You can take the iPhone in to an Apple Store for a screen replacement for the Apple Care+ reduced price if you want to.
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Does Apple fix things for free?

Does Apple do free repairs? If your product is within warranty – which is one year from the point of sale (even if you were purchasing a refurbished Apple product) – and goes wrong you can get Apple to fix it for free.
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Does cosmetic damage void Apple warranty?

This warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries, unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic on ports; (c) to damage caused by use with another product; (d) to damage caused by ...
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Does Apple 1 year warranty cover physical damage?

Screen repair

We replace cracked screens for a fee. Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty.
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What is considered physical damage on an iPhone?

iPhone or its battery can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured, or crushed, or if it comes in contact with liquid.
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What is minimal cosmetic damage?

Minor cosmetic damage is categorized as any damage that does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle. Essentially, this type of damage is anything that doesn't make it difficult, impossible, or dangerous to drive the car.
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Is a cracked screen cosmetic damage?

What counts as cosmetic damage? Generally, this term applies to any minor damage your phone might encounter that doesn't inhibit any of its functions. This usually means things such as scuffs, scrapes, or chips that occur when your phone is dropped or encounters something sharp.
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How much damage does Apple care cover?

Under AppleCare+, each accidental damage incident is subject to a service fee of $29 for screen or back glass damage or $99 for other accidental damage. Each incident of theft or loss is subject to a deductible of $149. The back glass damage service fee is only available for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models.
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Does warranty cover cosmetic damage?

No, bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage doesn't usually cover paint damage. Cosmetic damage, like dings, dents and chipped paint, is considered regular wear and isn't included in the terms of most vehicle service contracts or mechanical breakdown insurance (MBI) policies.
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Can you claim on insurance for cosmetic damage?

Overview of Cosmetic Repair Insurance

Cosmetic repair insurance covers the cost of a cosmetic repair to your vehicle in the event of; minor scuffs, dents and or scratches. A huge 18 cosmetic repair claims can be made with no monetary limit during the 3-year policy period and there is no excess to pay on any claim.
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What does AppleCare cover and not cover?

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is an insurance policy covering the risk of theft, loss, and damage to your iPhone and the need for technical assistance. AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss does not provide coverage for failure due to defects in design and/or materials and/or workmanship.
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What does AppleCare cover dents?

For iPhone – Screen-Only Damage, the Covered Device must have no additional damage beyond the screen, including, but not limited to, a bent or dented enclosure, that would prevent Apple from replacing the screen on the Covered Device. Covered Devices with additional damage will be charged as iPhone All Other Damage.
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Does Apple warranty cover deep scratches?

Technically, no. AppleCare+ only covers the screen if it's actually cracked. Scratched are treated as cosmetic damage.
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Is physical damage covered under limited warranty?

However, if the damage to your device is physical, such as a cracked screen, then the limited warranty does not apply.
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Can Apple tell if you've replaced your screen?

Getting your iPhone screen replaced by an authorized Apple service provider can be an expensive affair — but cheaper, aftermarket screens that aren't from Apple often come with several issues. To answer the question above: yes. Apple can tell if you've replaced your screen.
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What do I do if my Apple product is damaged?

If a defect exists, Apple, at its option and to the extent permitted by law will (1) repair the product at no charge using new or refurbished parts, (2) exchange the product with a functionally equivalent product that is new or refurbished, or (3) refund the original purchase price.
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How much does a typical Apple repair cost?

For the lowest tier of damage, repair costs around $355, plus $100 for labor. For the highest tier of damage, repair costs can be up to $655, plus another $100 for labor. The cost of MacBook battery replacement or repair can range anywhere from $129 for a 2015 MacBook Air to $199 for a 2022 MacBook.
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Does Apple fix old products?

About obsolete products

Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products, with the sole exception of Mac laptops that are eligible for an additional battery-only repair period. Service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products.
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Is it worth it to get AppleCare?

Overall, AppleCare significantly reduces the stress and cost of accidental damage repairs or replacement devices, and eliminates the cost of repairing hardware failures, but it is a notable extra expense for coverage that still has some deductibles and limitations on claims.
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How much does it cost to buff out scratches and dents?

The dent repair cost may range from $50 to $2,500. Although that's a broad range, most small dents that are roughly an inch in size may cost around $50 to $125. Small indentations may come from a flying rock or piece of hail. Dents stemming from a collision are typically larger and cost $150 or more.
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