What falls under accidental damage Apple?

“Accidental Damage” means physical damage, breakage or failure of Your Covered Equipment due to an unforeseen and unintentional event occurring either due to handling (e.g., dropping the Covered Equipment or through liquid contact) or due to an external event (e.g., extreme environmental or atmospheric conditions).
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Does Apple 1 year warranty cover accidental damage?

Accidental damage isn't covered by the Apple warranty.
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What is considered accidental damage to Airpods?

Generally any outward signs of damage or breakage would be classified as accidental damage.
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Does accidental damage void Apple warranty?

No, it will not void the warranty. But what you consider cosmetic damage, may be considered by Apple as Accidental Damage. Cosmetic damage is just surface marks and scratches.
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Does Apple care include physical damage?

AppleCare+ for iPhone extends your coverage to 2 years from your AppleCare+ purchase date1 and adds unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to a service fee of ₹2500 for screen or back glass damage, or ₹8900 for other accidental damage.
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What damage is not covered by AppleCare?

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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How does Apple Care accidental damage work?

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 Apple replace accidental damage?

AppleCare+ for iPhone includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection. Each incident is subject to the service fees listed below, plus applicable tax. In addition, you'll get Express Replacement Service4 and 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone.
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Is water damage accidental damage Apple?

AppleCare+ (or AppleCare Plus) covers accidental damage. So if you drop your iPhone or your iPad gets submerged in water and you need to get the device fixed or replaced, your policy will save you from a hefty bill. But be warned that you'll still face a small cost.
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Does Apple accidental damage cover water damage?

Damage to Mac computers and accessories due to liquid exposure is not covered by the Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan. AppleCare+ for Mac adds unlimited accidental damage protection subject to a service fee plus applicable tax.
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What is considered accidental damage for AppleCare plus?

You'll get two years of coverage and the standard two incidents every 12 months. The plan covers any accidental damage, such as a broken display, ripped power cord or water damage.
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Does AppleCare cover cracked screen?

AppleCare+ for Apple Display extends your coverage from your AppleCare+ purchase date and includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other accidental damage, plus applicable tax.
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What is accidental damage cover?

What does Accidental damage cover? Accidental damage can cover the cost of repair to damage that was sudden and not done on purpose. There needs to be a one off, single event that caused the damage to your home or belongings.
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What does accidental warranty cover?

Accidental Coverage is an option for new, store-purchased items and protects against drops and spills. Accidental Coverage is typically offered as an option for MP3 Players, Laptops, GPS Devices, Cameras, and other portable electronics.
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What reasons will Apple replace iPhone?

If you have AppleCare+, you can replace your iPhone with an incident of accidental damage. You'll pay the "other damage" AppleCare+ fee, as specified in the AppleCare+ Terms and Conditions. You can also review that fee in our pricing estimate tool.
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Does Apple Care cover accidental 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 water damage for free?

Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty. Service for liquid damage to an iPhone or iPod isn't covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty.
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How does Apple check for water damage?

Most iPhone and iPod devices are equipped with Liquid Contact Indicators (LCIs) that you can see from the outside. An LCI will activate when it contacts water or a liquid containing water. The indicator's color is normally white or silver, but when it contacts water or a liquid containing water, it will turn fully red.
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Is it worth getting accidental damage?

Accidental Damage Cover is usually an add-on to your home insurance policy, but for less than $6 a month it could be a worthwhile investment. Remember, there'll be excess to pay before you can claim but given how expensive many items in the home can be, Accidental Damage Cover may be worth considering.
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Does accidental damage cover scratches?

The answer to that is yes, you can indeed file an insurance claim for a scratch. But do you really want to, that's the better question. You might find that for minor scratches and cosmetic damage, it's not worth claiming that insurance money.
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What is Tier 2 accidental damage Apple?

Tier 2. This tier encompasses minor boards and assemblies. This can include replacement of the power supply board, inverter assembly, or interconnect board. It might also include enclosure parts or an LCD polarizer.
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Do you still have to pay for repairs if you have AppleCare?

AppleCare+ includes battery service coverage, which means your battery can be replaced at no charge if we test your product and its battery retains less than 80% of its original capacity. AppleCare+ also provides coverage for accidental damage from handling, and each incident is subject to a service fee.
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Does AppleCare cover accidental loss?

AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss covers You for repair or replacement of Your device in the event of Theft or Loss, Accidental Damage or Battery Depletion and access to Technical Support from Apple (as set out in clause 4.5).
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Does AppleCare cover dents?

If you have AppleCare+ it will cover a large portion of accidental damage. There will be a cost associated with fixing your dent and scratches on the case.
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