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May 16, 2011

Apple Offers Free Repairs for iPhones Damaged in Japan Quake

Apple customers with Macs, displays, and iOS devices that were directly damaged in the Japan earthquake and tsunami may be eligible for free repairs. The offer, posted on the company's Japanese website, excludes iPod classic, nano, and shuffle, and only applies to customers living in areas covered by the Ministry of Health's Disaster Relief Act.

 Considering water and other accidental damage typically voids a device's warranty, you'll want to give AppleCare a call soon -- the acceptance period only runs through June 30th.

24 comments:

  1. kxxthanxxMay 16, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    well they make enough money..

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  2. JamesMay 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Apple already makes million if not billions per quarter in profit.

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  3. PaulBlarkMay 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Lol what a bunch of saints :p

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  4. La musiqua del diabloMay 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    that why i love to eat peach

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  5. CPHMay 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    This is extremely thoughtful.

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  6. JimMay 16, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Wonder how they know which ones are really broken from the quake and which one is not.

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  7. Lt NiteMay 16, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Least they're thinking of the people.

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  8. Blogging SkaterMay 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    i suppose its the least they can do

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  9. randomerMay 16, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Good publicity for them, glad they're at least trying to help out a bit.

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  10. psychpostMay 16, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    good for them

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  11. TommyMay 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    i believe its the least they can do

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  12. MarukoMay 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I'm sure there will be some iPhones repaired that were not directly damaged by the quake. Then again Apple increased their revenues nearly 100 percent anyway. So they can definitely afford it.

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  13. KeiMay 16, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I don't like apple but that is praiseworthy

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  14. Zerox8610May 16, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Apple.... I am not a fan.

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  15. Gambling DegenerateMay 16, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    wow apple is on top of their game. im pleasantly surprised

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  16. Max PowerMay 16, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Can't really complain about that. Charity's always a good thing.

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  17. Infinite_EssenceMay 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Nice of them to do this..

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  18. mindphMay 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Apple can affort that I am sure, otherwise they wouldnt offer

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  19. JustinMay 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    If they can find them..

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  20. HiFiMay 16, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    That's very nice of them. Good PR too.

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  21. KamatacciMay 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Wow, I have to give it up for Apple. I was in Japan just a few months ago, and I can not begin to tell you how the iPad has taken off over there. They are insanely popular

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  22. JOUBZMay 17, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Nice of them, i think they just want to be loved by people. I'll never buy Apple :o

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  23. The CriticMay 17, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I don't get it, they spend money on people that already have money, but the Chinese people making the phones that have suffered nervdamage don't get shit. How fair is that?

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  24. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    This is good. Sorta ridiculous but since it wasn't really their fault; a natural accident. I support!

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