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Apple Watch Series 1 Battery Swelling

The face of my series 1 has popped out. Prior to this there was nothing wrong with my watch. It is out of warranty. Is there a program that Apple has to replace even if out of warranty?

Apple Watch, watchOS 4

Posted on Oct 18, 2021 7:12 AM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2021 7:17 AM

A Series 1 is so far out of warranty it is certain to be a chargeable repair, if Apple even has parts available. My advice is you will get a better deal by replacing it with one of the current models rather than throwing money at an obsolete device.

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Oct 18, 2021 10:35 AM in response to Rpincus

Apple won't repair the watch. The Out of Warranty replacement cost for an Apple Series 1 watch is $199. That is less than the cost of a new watch. But when you factor in the watch is not capable of running any of the new WatchOS versions since I believe Watch OS 4.x.x, that may not be the wisest investment of funds when Apple Watch is currently on WatchOS 8.x.x.


You can buy a brand new Apple Watch SE, for $279. That's only $80 more to get a brand new watch which is current and modern.

Apple Watch Series 1 Battery Swelling

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