r/AppleWatch • u/Phlogistoned • Sep 09 '24

New Apple watch features ⌚️ Discussion

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FYI I just “replaced my battery” from Apple. Which actually means a fully refurbished stainless S4 watch for $100.

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u/TegridyPharmz Sep 09 '24

Hmmm interesting. I wanna see the 10 in person first but I didn’t realize that was a potential option

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u/Stipes_Blue_Makeup Sep 10 '24

yeah, it is, and you might even get lucky and get an accidental upgrade if they don't have any S4 watches laying around.

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u/bobbywright86 Sep 10 '24

Wait seriously … so if I take my S4 to Apple and ask for a replacement battery, they’ll give me a refurbished one? I just assumed Apple didn’t service products after a few models have passed

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u/SJDidge Sep 10 '24

Yep correct. They HAVE to offer a battery replacement service however the watches are not possible to replace the battery. So they just give you a brand new watch.

Yep.. brand new. There are no refurbished Apple Watches. They take them and recycle them.

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u/bobbywright86 Sep 10 '24

Wow I never knew this, thank you so much!! I also have a 2012? mbp with a messed up battery (it only turns on when plugged into an outlet). Do you think Apple will do anything if I take it in or should I find a third party repair company?

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u/ComputerOwl Sep 10 '24 edited Sep 10 '24

When I went to get my 2013 MBP battery replaced 3 years ago, they just told me it’s too old. Best they could offer was to recycle it. Bought a battery from ifixit and did it myself.

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u/bobbywright86 Sep 10 '24

Ahh that makes sense, guess that’s what I’ll be doing as well lol appreciate the help!

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u/moeru_gumi S4 40mm Space Black Steel Sep 09 '24

Didnt work for me, because I bought my watch while living in Japan and now Apple here in America swears that it’s “different parts” and they would charge me hundreds for a whole new watch to “change the battery”. Thanks.

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u/Strange-Story-7760 Apple Watch Ultra Sep 09 '24

Shouldn’t have done that. You should upgrade to the 10