- #HOW TO BUY APPLECARE PLAN FULL#
- #HOW TO BUY APPLECARE PLAN PRO#
- #HOW TO BUY APPLECARE PLAN PLUS#
- #HOW TO BUY APPLECARE PLAN TV#
#HOW TO BUY APPLECARE PLAN PLUS#
With AppleCare+ for iPad, it covers the device itself plus damage to your Apple Pencil and iPad keyboard accessory. Apple gives you free battery replacements under warranty but charges between $129–199 / £129–199 / AU$189–299 otherwise. With AppleCare+ for laptops or desktops, you pay $99 / £79 / AU$149 for screen or external enclosure damage or $299 / £229 / AU$429 for 'other damage.' Without coverage, we can't give an exact estimate, but repairing a display or keyboard would likely cost double or triple the AppleCare deductible, depending on the extent of the damage.
The most expensive AppleCare+ subscriptions are unsurprisingly for Macbooks and iMacs. iPhone SE (Theft & Loss): $149 or $7/99/month.iPhone XR/ iPhone 11/ iPhone 12/ iPhone 12 Mini (Theft & Loss): $219 or $11.49/month.
#HOW TO BUY APPLECARE PLAN PRO#
#HOW TO BUY APPLECARE PLAN FULL#
Out of warranty, screen repair will vary by phone size between $329 / £317 / AU$519 for the iPhone 12 Pro Max and $129 / £137 / AU$219 for the iPhone SE (see the full list of prices on Apple Support). (Note: only Apple US offers month-to-month AppleCare pricing or Theft & Loss plans.)įor AppleCare+ on iPhones, you'll pay a $29 / £25 / AU$45 deductible for screen damage, $99 / £79 / AU$149 for 'any other accidental damage,' or $149 (US only) for theft or loss with the premium plan. These numbers all vary from device to device and from one type of repair to the next. When considering whether you should buy AppleCare+ or not, you have to take into account how much it costs upfront or month-to-month and how much the deductible will be for repairs. (Image credit: Shutterstock) How much does AppleCare+ cost?
#HOW TO BUY APPLECARE PLAN TV#
This used to be an alternative to AppleCare+, but at the moment, you can only buy it for the Apple TV 4K box. This plan extends the complimentary limited warranty but doesn't cover the exclusive AppleCare+ features like accident protection. (Theft and Loss only) Covers two thefts or loss of devices across any 12-month period, with a deductible you must have Find My Phone activated to get the new phoneįinally, there is another type of coverage called the AppleCare Protection Plan.(iPhones only) A temporary, express replacement phone sent to you before you send in your defective unit.Multiple repair options: same-day carry-in mail-in with a prepaid, overnight delivery box or on-site repairs at your home or office (may be limited due to COVID-19).Two 'accidental damage protection' incidents per any 12-month period, for a small deductible.