Apple has announced a free repair program for faulty Watch Series 6 units having a specific screen problem. There is a small percentage of the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 units that have a defective screen. The issue causes the screen to go blank permanently.
The blank screen issue affects some Apple Watch Series 6 units produced between April and September 2021. Apple is therefore offering a free service to rectify the specific issue in the specified devices. Users who fall within this category can verify whether they are qualified for the free service via Apple’s official website. Using the serial number checker on the website, you can determine if your watch is eligible for the repair program. All identified owners of screen-defective units of the Apple Watch Series 6 will have their watches repaired for free. This can be done at official Apple facilities or authorized service providers.
Apple says the repair relates only to the blank screen issue in the Apple Watch Series 6. If any other issue is established in the course of the evaluation, the owner will bear the cost of such repair. Apple Watch Series 6 users globally are eligible for the repair service and covers devices bought within two years of the first sale of the product.
It is unclear what could have caused the defective screens from being identified prior to distribution to the market. Apple has not also clarified whether the specified units with this defect came from the same production batch. Apple has continued to blaze the trail in the smart wearables segment of the market. The Apple Watch Series 6 was a very successful model and helped push apple to the top. Apple followed it with the Watch Series 7, while its successor is by the corner.
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