Apple providing a free repair for Apple Watch Series 6 with blanked out screens

A small variety of Apple Watch Series 6 fashions could have a problem that causes their show to go completely clean. The excellent news is Apple now says you will get it mounted free of charge.

The program (as noticed by 9to5Mac) was quietly launched late final week. According to Apple, the problem solely impacts 40mm fashions of the Series 6 manufactured between April and September 2021. If you’ve been experiencing this drawback and have an eligible Watch, Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider will repair the problem freed from cost.

To verify for eligibility, you’ll have to know your system’s serial quantity. If your Series 6 show is blanked out, then it’s greatest to move to the Watch app in your telephone. From there, head to the My Watch tab, choose General, faucet About, and scroll all the way down to the Serial Number. From there, you’ll be able to head to Apple’s website and enter the quantity.

As for really getting the system serviced, you’ve just a few choices. You can both take it on to an Apple Store or head over to an authorized third-party repair shop. Alternatively, you can too contact Apple Support if you happen to’d slightly mail within the system for restore.

As all the time, there’s some high quality print, too. For occasion, the repair is not going to lengthen the usual guarantee of the system. And whereas the service is worldwide, if the problem presents itself whilst you’re touring, you may need to attend to get it serviced within the nation or area the place you got it. Also, in case your Series 6 has another kind of harm that will “impair the service,” you would possibly end up saddled with further restore charges. Lastly, there’s additionally a time restrict for this system. Apple says eligible Series 6 fashions might be lined for less than two years after first retail sale — one thing you must take into account if you happen to purchased your system secondhand.