Repairing Apple's Vision Pro headset will cost almost as much as a new unit unless you do this

Date:
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:16:49 +0000

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Out of pocket costs for Vision Pro can reach as high as $2,400, but with AppleCare Plus, bills can drop down to $300.

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Pre-orders for Apples Vision Pro have officially opened, and with it, the company has released information on how much itll cost to repair the headset.

Be prepared to shell a ton out of pocket because prices are astronomical if you dont have an AppleCare Plus insurance plan. According to the official support page , repairs fall under two categories: Cracked Cover Glass and Other Damage. The former will have an estimated cost of $799 while the latter will run you a whopping $2,399. As AppleInsider points out , thats about 70 percent of the price of a new [unit]. Keep in mind that the price tags listed here dont include shipping or taxes so expect them to be even higher. Additionally, Apple will not fix the cover glass even if the damage was done accidentally. It appears the only damage they'll repair for uninsured owners is manufacturing defects.

Batteries can be serviced too but Apple doesnt say how much itll cost. The only thing they say is that a technician will fix it for a fee. Also, it wont replace a battery worn down from normal use as that type of degradation is
not covered by the warranty. Hope you have insurance

If you have AppleCare Plus for the Vision Pro , costs go down considerably, hardware coverage expands, and youll be given access to company experts.

Instead of paying $800 for glass repair, insured users will only have to pay $300. This covers accidental damage, as well. The same goes for other types
of damages. Rather than paying a $2,400 bill, the price will drop down to $300. Battery service is considerably better under AppleCare Plus. Replacing the power supply will be free, but the battery must hold less than 80 percent of its original capacity otherwise the company will refuse.

As for the expanded hardware coverage, authorized technicians will repair accidental damage done to the headset an unlimited number of times, however, it will cost you $300 each time. Whats more, technicians will fix damaged accessories like the charging cable for an extra $30.

When it comes to the aforementioned experts, they will help you address any issues with the device's software. Theyll answer questions you may have on navigating visionOS , how to connect to Wi-Fi, and help you resolve issues relating to first-party apps. Expensive endeavor

AppleCare Plus for the Vision Pro is available as two separate plans: monthly and fixed term. The monthly plan costs you $24.99 while the fixed option will run you $499 for two whole years. If you plan on getting insurance, you can buy it with the headset at checkout or within 60 days after purchasing it online. So, there is a weird time limit to getting AppleCare Plus, but considering you may be looking at a $2,400 bill without insurance, you may be better off opting for it.

The Vision Pro is proving itself to be an expensive endeavor; not just
because of repairs, but also due to the multitude of accessories. Extra batteries cost $200, travel cases are another $200, Zeiss Optical lens
inserts start at $99, and the list goes on. A holder for the battery made entirely out of plastic is $50. Interested customers will need to make sure their wallets can handle such an investment or buckle under it.

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