Apple is offering its iPhone 5 customers a battery replacement scheme for free. You must check on Apple’s support website whether you are eligible for this scheme.
iPhone 5 was unveiled on September 12, 2012, and released on September 21, 2012. It is also the first iPhone developed under the direction of Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook. It received over 2 million pre-orders within 24 hours of its launch. However, Apple officially discontinued iPhone on September 10, 2013, following the launch of the iPhone 5S and 5C.
Only a Few Days Left to Replace your iPhone 5 Battery for free
The iPhone 5 faced many battery problems with the users of specific serial numbers. Apple is giving a few more days to replace the battery of the iPhone 5 free of cost. To check whether your device is eligible for a free replacement scheme, you must visit Apple’s Website. You have to enter the serial number of your iPhone 5 to check its replacement scheme.
Some iPhone 5 users were experiencing short battery life or would have to charge it more often. Apple extended this free replacement scheme till the end of January 2016. This replacement program is ending, and no one will be able to replace their iPhone 5 after January 31.
Rush to the Apple Store
However, this scheme can only be availed by specific customers who purchased the iPhone 5 between September 2012 and January 2013. In other words, you must have bought iPhone 5 less than 3 years back then; you will be able to file a replacement if you have purchased it between January 27 and January 31, 2013.
To know whether you are eligible for this free replacement scheme, enter your serial number on Apple’s Support Website.
Many people might have lost this opportunity, so those who missed this opportunity and those who weren’t aware of this scheme, rush to your nearest Apple Store as Apple won’t extend this scheme again.
So this was all about Apple’s replacement scheme to compensate the users who were experiencing battery problems. Visit your nearest Apple store if you want a new battery, as this scheme ends within a few days. We hope you loved this article; feel free to share this with your friends.
