Nicked my mute switch... what to do

mach1man

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So I just noticed that some how I nicked my mute switch to where I can feel it with my nail. So I'm trying to decide if I wanna use my apple care, or rock it naked now and wait for more damage then apple care.... or try to forget it's there
 

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Honestly, i'd wait.

Don't forget you get coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage, so using one of them on this seems like a complete waste.

Apple.com said:
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AppleCare+ provides repair or replacement coverage, both parts and labor, from Apple-authorized technicians. Service coverage includes the following:

  • Your iPhone
  • Battery[SUP]1[/SUP]
  • Included earphones and accessories
  • Coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage,[SUP]2[/SUP] each subject to a service fee of $29 for screen damage, or $99 for any other damage, plus applicable
 
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You only get two uses for Apple Care so why waste it on a nick? Save it for another day and you'll get two birds with one stone. ;)
 

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It's a waste for a nick on the mute switch of all places. Likely you can only feel it and not even see it. Wait for a real issue to burn 1 of your apple care uses.
 

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That's what I'm thinking but just knowing it's there is really annoying lol. It's brand new and wanted to make it at least a month or two lol
 

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So I just noticed that some how I nicked my mute switch to where I can feel it with my nail. So I'm trying to decide if I wanna use my apple care, or rock it naked now and wait for more damage then apple care.... or try to forget it's there

Wait.
 

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I feel like you're asking because you know it's just a little bit crazy to use an AppleCare+ incident on a nick on your silent switch. I can totally understand that it's annoying--especially on a brand new phone--but it's probably a good idea to hold off and wait for something a little more substantial to happen. Either way, let us know what you decide!
 

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Well I'm with in my 14 day return window so I'm trying to work something out with Verizon to swap it out to the 256GB model. And no I haven't told them about the nick lol
 

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Well I'm with in my 14 day return window so I'm trying to work something out with Verizon to swap it out to the 256GB model. And no I haven't told them about the nick lol

That's not right.

Per Verizon: "All merchandise must be in like?new condition and accompanied by the original receipt".
 

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Are you bragging that you are going to scam Verizon? I doubt you are going to find too many in here that think its cool. People returning damaged merchandise drives the prices up for everyone.
 

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Not bragging just saying I want a bigger phone so IF I can switch since I'm ALMOST OUT of my 14 day return time, then I'll do it and I'll BE PAYING MORE OVER THE NEXT YEAR. If I can't switch bc they have a low inventory then I'll deal with it and USE MY APPLE CARE CLAIM
 

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Not bragging just saying I want a bigger phone so IF I can switch since I'm ALMOST OUT of my 14 day return time, then I'll do it and I'll BE PAYING MORE OVER THE NEXT YEAR. If I can't switch bc they have a low inventory then I'll deal with it and USE MY APPLE CARE CLAIM

It's one thing to switch out a like-new phone because you want more storage or a different color or, heck, even if you're not happy with the phone and have buyer's remorse. That's what their return policy is for, and why you pay a $35 restocking fee.

It's another thing entirely to return a slightly damaged phone and then attempt to justify it by saying you'll be paying more over the next year (approximately $4/month). That's not right.
 

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Kinda.. but I'm also going to be paying more per month to have more memory so I can store more songs

not kinda, you are scamming. You have a damaged phone. it is not like new.

I have no respect for people that do that kind of stuff
 
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Not bragging just saying I want a bigger phone so IF I can switch since I'm ALMOST OUT of my 14 day return time, then I'll do it and I'll BE PAYING MORE OVER THE NEXT YEAR. If I can't switch bc they have a low inventory then I'll deal with it and USE MY APPLE CARE CLAIM

When they discover the nick, they'll add the repair cost to your bill. They do examine the phones.
 

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not kinda, you are scamming. You have a damaged phone. it is not like new.

I have no respect for people like you.

That's cool bc I'm sure there's **** you've done in your life that I wouldn't respect you for as well.. so why don't you go ahead and hop off this thread
 

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That's cool bc I'm sure there's **** you've done in your life that I wouldn't respect you for as well.. so why don't you go ahead and hop off this thread

there really isnt, but oh well


and i am happy to stay in this thread :)

thanks!
 
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