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Apple Will Charge You $69 To Replace a Lost AirPod (macrumors.com)

Posted by BeauHD on from the out-of-pocket dept.

Apple's AirPods finally went on sale earlier this week after being announced in September and delayed in October. Now that people are able to actually purchase these wireless earphones for $159, many are wondering what happens if they lose an AirPod. Apple has recently updated its repair and replacement costs for AirPods on its iPhone Service Pricing Page, mentioning a $69 fee for those who need to replace an AirPod or charging case. Mac Rumors reports: Apple doesn't appear to be offering AppleCare+ for AirPods, instead providing a standard one-year warranty that's available on all Apple products. If the AirPods need service during that one year period, all work will be covered for free. After the one-year warranty has expired, Apple will charge a $69 fee for out-of-warranty service repairs. Battery service for AirPods that lose battery capacity is free during the one-year warranty period or $49 out of warranty. If you lose or damage one of the AirPods or the charging case, Apple will charge $69 for a replacement, regardless of whether or not the AirPods are still under warranty. The pricing in Apple's support document is U.S. pricing, and will vary based on country.

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  1. New product opportunities by Fire_Wraith · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's why I'll be offering a special device called an AirPods retention strap. It consists of a small cord connected to the end of each AirPod, that you tie to the device. It's so genius, and so obvious, I don't know why anyone never thought of doing that before.

    1. Re:New product opportunities by forty-2 · · Score: 5, Insightful

      What if you could use this same cord to charge the batteries in those wireless headphones?

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    2. Re:New product opportunities by Arkh89 · · Score: 5, Insightful

      You'd better patent that one fast... or let Apple do it for you...

    3. Re:New product opportunities by msauve · · Score: 5, Informative

      " I don't know why anyone never thought of doing that before."

      Get your $10 string, right here.

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  2. Shock and awe by ColdWetDog · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Amazing. Manufacturer doesn't replace lost objects, has one year warranty*.

    Shocked. Just shocked at this shameless corporate behavior.

    * possibly longer in more civilized regions of the world

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  3. $159 by 110010001000 · · Score: 5, Funny

    $159 for headphones? How stupid are people? Oh wait...

  4. Re:Hearing Aid Batteries by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Every time I ask Apple users about the non-replaceable batteries, their reply is **always** -- (ie. without fail) "you just don't get it", without **ever** being able to articulate exactly what I don't "get". I don't see how not being able to replace a battery is an advantage. Yes, I "get" that you can make the device smaller (and thus lighter), but only marginally so, and at the expense of functionality and serviceability. The non-removable battery is not any type of advantage to me.

  5. Why would they do it for free? by hsmith · · Score: 5, Funny

    If I lose a pen, I don't expect Bic to give me a new one for free.

  6. Bumblefuck Clickbait Headline by zieroh · · Score: 5, Funny

    What kind of bumblefuck clickbait headline is that?

    In other news, GM charges full price to replace your car if you lose it.

    Jesus H. Christ on a motherfucking crutch, I didn't think slashdot, having reached the bottom of the hill, could keep rolling downwards.

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