Apple Exchange and Repair Extension Programs

Introduction

Apple was in the limelight again recently, but for the wrong reason. After two years of litigation, Apple has agreed to pay up to US$500 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it slows down old iPhones to push consumers into buying its later, more expensive models. In Apple's defense, they claim it was to prolong the battery life in the device. 

Although the details of which model and how to claim the payout are yet to be published on the Apple website, you may still be surprised to learned there are several other programs that Apple has initiated to repair or replace their faulty products. 

Some of the recent programs are: 

iPad Air (3rd generation) Service Program for Blank Screen Issue 

A limited number of iPad Air (3rd generation) devices may go black permanently. A brief flicker or flash may appear before the screen goes blank. Affected device will be repair free-of-charge. 
 

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Service Program for No Power Issues

Certain iPhone 6s and 6s Plus devices may not power on due to a component that may fail. Click on the link and key in your device serial number to find out if it is eligible to be repair, free-of-charge. 

15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program

A limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. Apple will replace affected batteries free of charge for those sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017. 
 

Here is the other list of Exchange and Repair Extension Programs. 

https://support.apple.com/en-sg/exchange_repair

Hopefully, your device/s is not affected. But if it does, at least now you know it can be repaired or replace without forking money out of your pocket.