Apple Vision Pro: repairing it will cost a lot, even for those who subscribe to AppleCare Plus

The selling price of Apple Vision Pro is set at $3,499, a figure that, once taxes are included, probably will exceed €4,000 if one day this viewer were to arrive on the European market.

After the purchase, US consumers will have to decide whether to opt for theAppleCare Plus optionat a cost of $24.99 per month or $499 for a two-year period.
This rating becomes significant for those who wish to avoid high repair costs.

An update provided by Apple explains that, for example, without coverage, replacing a broken glass would cost $799.

Users are therefore advised to carefully consider whether the additional investment in AppleCare Plus is worthwhile in light of the potential repair costs which, in general, appear to be non-negligible.

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Journalist Amrita Khalid, known for her expertise in technology and surveillance policy, shared details through the Hot Pod newsletter, highlighting considerations on price and costs of the services associated with the highly anticipated viewer.

Once the launch date of Apple Vision Pro has passed, it will be possible to proceed with the purchase; the next decision will concern signing up for AppleCare Plus insurance, which, at a cost of $499, offers two years of accidental damage coverage.
The terms and conditions specify coverage for “unexpected and unintentional external events“, including accidents such as spilling liquid or dropping the device.
With AppleCare Plus, coverage extends to an “unlimited number” of events by paying a deductible of $299 for each accident.

Currently, repair options are limited to two categories, namely “broken front glass” or “other damage”.
For those covered by AppleCare Plus, glass repair costs $299, while the replacement of the entire device requires a cost of 799 dollars, the same amount as that required for repairing the glass alone in the absence of additional coverage.

Apple's extended coverage could be crucial for more advanced interventions on serious damage, the costs of which would amount to up to $2,399representing more than two-thirds of the cost of a new Vision Pro.

Although Apple does not provide precise details on the damages that may be required complete replacementit's reasonable to assume that local repair shops don't have a replacement 23 million-pixel Micro-OLED screen.
As a result, the possibility of replacement could have a significant impact if the screen becomes irreparably damaged.

Alternative methods

As is customary, repairing Apple devices can prove costly.
In the case of the Vision Pro, without insurance coverage, replacing the glass (being a single component) requires a payment of $799.
Curiously, users benefiting from Apple Care Plus will face a very similar cost for glass replacement, at least for the first time: they will in fact be required to incur a cost of $499 for AppleCare Plus, in addition to the $299 for the deductible, for a total Of $798.

As regards “Various Damages”, we are faced with the aforementioned considerable expense of 2,399 dollars, which includes the replacement of the entire device.

The option to resort to DIY repair services and third-party has become a cheaper alternative to official repair procedures.
After the passage of right-to-repair laws in some US states, such as California, Minnesota and New York, last year, Apple has committed to making parts, tools and information available to facilitate home repairs of your devices.

Following the same logic it applied to the iPhone 15 launch last fall, Apple expanded self-service repair options to cover new phones about a month later.

In the case of the headset, if this practice is adopted, DIY and third-party repairs could be an additional solution to address any inconveniences.

At the moment, however, buyers of the Vision Pro could evaluate the option of adding the cost of AppleCare Plus to the already high price and pay attention when using their new devices, also considering that, at least in the initial period, they will find themselves to handle an exclusive product also regarding its availability.