Apple watch glass repair

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Jul 29th, 2021 5:29 pm

rivet [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Dec 28, 2006; 7071 posts; 1258 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 29th, 2021 5:29 pm

Apple watch glass repair

My friend have an Apple Watch Series 4 40mm, the screen got a bit of crack after dropping on the floor, honest it is still working fine with the cracked screen but not sure if it is the long term solution. Didn't know how much does it cost for Apple to repair but assume it is just too expensive. I'v saw some ads on Kijiji and got a quote of around $185 after shipping for repair the glass. Just trying to see from other's experience on RFD: 1. How much does it usually cost for repair? 2. Is it worth it if it cost around $200 for repair from non-Apple shop or should I just sell the watch and buy a new one? 3. Is it usually safe to go online route, I do not know any store in Ottawa offer this for reasonable price.

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Jul 29th, 2021 9:21 pm

audit13: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2003; 20178 posts; 7790 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 29th, 2021 9:21 pm

Apple Canada out-of-warranty service: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/watch/r ... ce/pricing

Personally, I would have Apple perform the service for any product as long as the product is worth repairing.

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Jul 29th, 2021 11:22 pm

EugW: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2009; 21411 posts; 7863 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 29th, 2021 11:22 pm

audit13 wrote: ↑ Apple Canada out-of-warranty service: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/watch/r ... ce/pricing

Personally, I would have Apple perform the service for any product as long as the product is worth repairing.

At those prices, it's definitely not worth repairing at Apple. They want $389 for a series 4 aluminum GPS model. Ouch.

Better off just buying a new Watch SE. And if buying new, maybe just wait until the fall to get a closeout model instead.

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Jul 30th, 2021 4:12 am

rabbit: Deal Guru; Jun 27, 2004; 14641 posts; 3881 upvotes; Vancouver.bc.ca

Jul 30th, 2021 4:12 am

audit13 wrote: ↑Personally, I would have Apple perform the service for any product as long as the product is worth repairing.

You may want to check out one of the contractors Apple (and Dell and Lenovo) use for repairs, who have been in the news the past couple of days: CSAT.

Let's just say that it's not what you would expect when comparing CSAT to an Apple store.

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Aug 1st, 2021 5:07 pm

rivet [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Dec 28, 2006; 7071 posts; 1258 upvotes; Ottawa

Aug 1st, 2021 5:07 pm

Thanks all, looks like there is no easy solutions, the Apple quoted price seems to be more expensive than what the Watch worth.
Just wondering if there is a market selling Apple watch with the crack in the glass.

Aug 1st, 2021 5:49 pm

coilz: Deal Fanatic; Jul 26, 2004; 5151 posts; 2153 upvotes

Aug 1st, 2021 5:49 pm

Some people do buy cosmetically broken i-devices to restore and sell if they have the expertise. It is do-able. Relevant video:

Aug 1st, 2021 8:06 pm

audit13: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2003; 20178 posts; 7790 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 1st, 2021 8:06 pm

EugW wrote: ↑ At those prices, it's definitely not worth repairing at Apple. They want $389 for a series 4 aluminum GPS model. Ouch.

Better off just buying a new Watch SE. And if buying new, maybe just wait until the fall to get a closeout model instead.

I personally love Apple products but not the watch. It's just not something I need or want.

rabbit wrote: ↑ You may want to check out one of the contractors Apple (and Dell and Lenovo) use for repairs, who have been in the news the past couple of days: CSAT.

Let's just say that it's not what you would expect when comparing CSAT to an Apple store.

I don't have an Apple Watch. Thanks for the suggestion because I know other people who have the watch and may have need of their service one day.

Aug 2nd, 2021 2:32 am

rabbit: Deal Guru; Jun 27, 2004; 14641 posts; 3881 upvotes; Vancouver.bc.ca

Aug 2nd, 2021 2:32 am

Actually CSAT is one you want to avoid

. And it's with any Apple product.

tl;dr - CSAT = horrible working environment + low pay + quantity over quality

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