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| Apple replaces some defective battery cases for free |
Apple has announced a new free program to address the problem of replacing some iPhone battery slots with the smart battery slot due to charging problems. The program covers iPhone models facing shipping issues in 2018, including iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max.
According to the notice on the Apple website, customers can use all iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR models at the company's store or at an authorized service provider between January 2019 and October 2019. Replacement.
The affected Smart Battery folder has one of two problems, so the battery in the battery or only charging temporarily when connected to the power source do not charge the iPhone occasionally or recharge it. These problems occur with records created between January 2019 and October 2019.
The company stated that the standard compliant smart battery pack can be replaced for free, that the alternative program has nothing to do with battery safety, and that customers have two years to replace the battery from the date of sale.
Apple states that the Smart Battery product portfolio is reviewed before providing services to verify program compatibility and that the repair and replacement process may be restricted in the country or region of purchase. The standard warranty extends to the worldwide smart battery pack and disposes of the affected battery casing in an environmentally friendly manner.
Apple battery costs $ 129 and extends iPhone charging time by adding additional external batteries.
The case is tightly integrated into the iPhone OS, the remaining battery capacity appears in the notification center and on the lock screen and can be charged via the Apple Lightning connector (iPhone connector using the iPhone charger).