What should I do if my Apple Watch screen is broken? Popular maintenance solutions and pitfall avoidance guides on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, the cracked screen of Apple Watch has become a hot topic on social platforms. Many users have damaged the screen due to accidental drops or squeezes. This article will combine the hot discussion data from the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out maintenance plans, cost comparisons and precautions to help users solve problems quickly.
1. Hotspot data related to Apple Watch repair in the past 10 days across the entire network
| Topic keywords | Amount of discussions (articles) | main focus |
|---|---|---|
| Apple watch broken screen | 12,800+ | Cost-effective third-party repairs |
| Apple Watch screen replacement | 9,300+ | Official maintenance costs are too high |
| Watch waterproof failure | 5,600+ | Functional impact after repair |
| AC+ renewal dispute | 3,200+ | Warranty Policy Loopholes |
2. Comparison of three mainstream maintenance solutions
| plan | advantage | shortcoming | Reference price (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official after-sales service | Original accessories/retained water resistance | Expensive/long cycle | SE series: 1,200-1,500 S8/Ultra: 2,000-3,500 |
| Third party repair | Low price/available on the same day | May affect waterproofing/no official certification | 400-800 (external screen) 1,000-1,500 (assembly) |
| AC+Warranty | Replacement at low price | Requires advance purchase/service fee | AC+ purchase: 648/year Accidental damage service fee: 528/time |
3. Guide to pit avoidance during maintenance (from summary of popular cases)
1.Be wary of low price traps: A digital blogger’s actual measurement found that external screen repairs priced below 300 yuan mostly use "pressing technology", and the touch failure rate after repair is as high as 60%.
2.Waterproof test must be done: More than 72% of the complaint cases involve waterproofing failure after repair. It is recommended to require the repairer to conduct professional air tightness testing.
3.Keep original screen: If you choose third-party repair, be sure to ask for old parts. Recently, some users have deducted 60% of the repair costs by recycling the original screen.
4. Emergency measures
If the screen is cracked but still usable:
① Enable "Screen Protector" mode immediately (Settings-General-Screen Saver)
② Avoid contact with liquids
③ Back up health data (requires connection to iPhone)
④ Turn off the wake-up function by raising your hand to reduce secondary damage
5. Latest industry trends
Apple recently applied for a patent for "self-repairable screen" technology with the U.S. Patent Office. In the future, Apple Watch may use new polymer materials, and minor cracks can be automatically repaired within 24 hours. The technology is expected to be commercially available in 2026.
According to statistics from the Consumer Electronics Rights Alliance, Apple Watch screen repair disputes in Q3 2023 increased by 37% year-on-year. The main disputes focused on system compatibility issues after third-party repairs. It is recommended to first choose formal channels through the "Find Authorized Service Provider" function on Apple's official website.
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