If you’ve ever misplaced your headphones, then you know just how frustrating it can be when they break in the middle of a music session. Unfortunately, this is something that is all too common with Apple products in particular. With so many people owning Apple products, it’s no wonder that the company has become known for not taking care of them – headphone jacks are notoriously easy to break. Just last week, one Reddit user shared a story about how their iPhone fell out of their pocket and shattered on the ground, resulting in a broken jack. Now, this isn’t the only time this has happened to people. In fact, according to a study by SquareTrade, headphone jacks are the most breakable part of Apple products! So what can you do if your headphone jack breaks? Well, if you have an iPhone 6 or newer model, there’s a good chance that you can replace the jack yourself. All you need is a Phillips-head screwdriver and some small screws. If you don’t have an iPhone 6 or newer model, then your best bet is to take your device to an Apple store and have them replace the jack for you.
What is Apple Care?
AppleCare is an optional service that provides protection for your Apple devices. If your device experiences a physical damage, such as a broken headphone jack, AppleCare can help you get a replacement device or refund.
What is covered under Apple Care?
AppleCare+ provides coverage for your iPhone, iPad and Mac, including incidents that occur on or near an Apple-owned property. This includes accidents that happen while you’re using your device, as well as accidents that occur when your device is in the possession of someone else.
In addition to providing coverage for physical damage, AppleCare+ also includes accidental damage protection, 24/7 customer support and a range of other benefits.
If you have an Apple Device, it is important to make sure it is covered by AppleCare+. If something happens and your device is not covered by AppleCare+, you may be able to get a warranty replacement or repair through the manufacturer.
How much does Apple Care cost?
AppleCare is a warranty program that costs $59USD for the first year and then $9.99/month thereafter. If your product needs to be replaced due to a covered issue, you will need to pay for both the original product and the replacement product.
When is Apple Care not valid?
Apple Care is a program that offers customers warranty coverage for their Apple products. It covers both hardware and software issues. The program has a set number of days that it is valid, and when those days are up, the coverage is no longer valid.
Some common reasons coverage might end are if the product has been used in an unauthorized way or if the product has been damaged in a way not covered by the warranty.
If you need to take your product to be serviced under the Apple Care program, be sure to do so before the time limit expires. Otherwise, you may not be covered and may have to pay for the service out of your own pocket.
Conclusion
If your Apple headphone jack falls out (or gets damaged), do not attempt to fix it yourself. Instead, take the following steps: 1) Remove the broken part of the headphone jack by prying off the small plastic tab that is usually stuck in place with a small screwdriver or coin. Hold onto the metal prongs on either side of the break so you can reattach them properly once you have replaced the part. 2) Purchase and install an Apple-authorized lightning connector replacement from an authorized retailer or online vendor like Amazon. 3) Reattach the new lightning connector by gently pushing it into place until it snaps into position. Make sure to twist each wire clockwise as you insert it to avoid any damage.