Apple Watch

[glitter]

Saw recently a topic on apple vs garmin

 

just to make people aware

bought my daughter an apple watch for Christmas. by pure accident she drops it and screen smashed/cracked.

off to iStore and guess what...they send back and replace with a refurbished one (so i could end up with an old refurburbished model) yet hers is a few months old.

or a get a price to replace and no one will say how much, so a new watch price

no one in SA repairs (or does anyone know who i can send to as watch is now a throw away!!!)

so which do you go for

 

Garmin is easiest decision ever

 

no one before hand says if you crack screen your apple watch is then pretty much a throw away

 

BE AWARE

[tinmug]

Funny, I had the sort of experience with Garmin (South Africa) that makes me look elsewhere for GPS devices. Happens, I suppose.

 

The Apple refurb will look brand new, and will be at least the same model. In the camera business refurbished (pro) lenses are often better than new because the tiniest aspect of the lens is checked (on production-line units only the odd is closely inspected).

 

Why wouldn't you opt for the Apple refurbished unit? On damage that has nothing to do with them, no less ... 

[Pulse]

It depends on what the warranty stipulates...

[shaper]

So why start a new thread and not post this in the apple v garmin thread???

[tinmug]

It depends on what the warranty stipulates...

 

It's not going to cover Clumsy-Me-Dropped-My-Apple-iThing. So getting a refurb is a pretty good deal I'd imagine ... 

[Pulse]

It's not going to cover Clumsy-Me-Dropped-My-Apple-iThing. So getting a refurb is a pretty good deal I'd imagine ...

I wouldn’t know. Its plausible that they could have a free screen replacement warranty, like some phone manufacturers

 

But I agree with you. Not a bad deal

[BigDL]

Saw recently a topic on apple vs garmin

 

just to make people aware

bought my daughter an apple watch for Christmas. by pure accident she drops it and screen smashed/cracked.

off to iStore and guess what...they send back and replace with a refurbished one (so i could end up with an old refurburbished model) yet hers is a few months old.

or a get a price to replace and no one will say how much, so a new watch price

no one in SA repairs (or does anyone know who i can send to as watch is now a throw away!!!)

so which do you go for

 

Garmin is easiest decision ever

 

no one before hand says if you crack screen your apple watch is then pretty much a throw away

 

BE AWARE

That is standard practice

 

Not sure that anyone would give you brand new in box as a replacement. The refurb watch is as good as a new one and should have the same backup. Apple refurb is as good as new

[glitter]

totally hear all comments, but R7k to replace a glass just seems extreme

[Skylark]

totally hear all comments, but R7k to replace a glass just seems extreme

Is that what they charged or did you have apple care?

 

Depending on the device Apple often has a policy of swop out for refurbished unit and do not offer repair of just the broken part.

 

Apparently the replacement of the glass or screen on the apple watch is very difficult and expensive, costs close to the replacement value of a new watch.

 

But yeah these smartwatches are just another pita that can potentially burn a huge hole in your pocket if broken. Nevermind the battery that will be klaar in a few years and good luck getting that replaced because the screen needs to come off to get access to it...

[Be4dawn]

Hey guys, I remember reading somewhere on the hub that someone ordered his own screen for an apple watch and replaced it himself? Does anyone perhaps know or remember who he was? I have an series 2 watch that needs a screen replacement that I would like to try fix myself and give to a family member.

[tinmug]

Hey guys, I remember reading somewhere on the hub that someone ordered his own screen for an apple watch and replaced it himself? Does anyone perhaps know or remember who he was? I have an series 2 watch that needs a screen replacement that I would like to try fix myself and give to a family member.

 

Not sure what it would cost to get bits here, but ... 

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Parts

[Skylark]

Hey guys, I remember reading somewhere on the hub that someone ordered his own screen for an apple watch and replaced it himself? Does anyone perhaps know or remember who he was? I have an series 2 watch that needs a screen replacement that I would like to try fix myself and give to a family member.

From what I understand even with the correct tools and skills it's neigh impossible or at best extremely difficult to replace the screen. If you don't have the tools or experience I wouldn't even contemplate doing it.

[Albatross]

I've replaced the screen on an apple watch. I ordered the part from aliexpress which came with all the tools you need. Watch a few videos on youtube for the tips & tricks. My daughter has been using the watch for over a year now.

[Pure Savage]

Saw recently a topic on apple vs garmin

 

just to make people aware

bought my daughter an apple watch for Christmas. by pure accident she drops it and screen smashed/cracked.

off to iStore and guess what...they send back and replace with a refurbished one (so i could end up with an old refurburbished model) yet hers is a few months old.

or a get a price to replace and no one will say how much, so a new watch price

no one in SA repairs (or does anyone know who i can send to as watch is now a throw away!!!)

so which do you go for

 

Garmin is easiest decision ever

 

no one before hand says if you crack screen your apple watch is then pretty much a throw away

 

BE AWARE

So true, my mother iWatch stopped working, she paid R250 for them to send it away to quote to fix. They replied its not fixable as they dont even open it up at the tech shop. 

 

There is nothing the tech shop could have done that the store couldnt, yet they charge you R250 for it. 

 

Scam.

[NicholasT]

Have you spoken to WeFix? They replaced the screen on my iPad4 a while ago, it was far cheaper than apple quoted and although I’ve upgraded a few times since then, the iPad4 is still running strong as far as the screen is concerned.

 

https://wefix.co.za/repair/apple-repairs/applewatch

[Frosty]

Have you spoken to WeFix? They replaced the screen on my iPad4 a while ago, it was far cheaper than apple quoted and although I’ve upgraded a few times since then, the iPad4 is still running strong as far as the screen is concerned.

 

https://wefix.co.za/repair/apple-repairs/applewatch

I had a screen replacement on my iPhone 6... cost R750 at WeFix. They told me they fix all Apple devices.