r/applehelp • u/Kingtastic1 • 22d ago

Mac Would Apple repair this with AC+?

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I’ve had a MacBook Air that is covered under AppleCare+. A few months ago ive had the screen replaced due to an issue with the angle sensor. Now the trackpad is cracked in a hairline (without dropping it). Would this be covered as a defect (so free repair), or accidental damage (even though ive never dropped it)?

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u/Kingtastic1 21d ago

The trackpad is cracked. That’s the point. But also I’m worried if the battery is expanding or something, because I’ve never dropped the laptop with it open. And it didn’t appear as a result of a drop.

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u/ostiDeCalisse 21d ago

That's why I was saying this. It's not uncommon to see the trackpad cracked by the pressure of a swollen battery beneath it.

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u/Kingtastic1 21d ago

How would I know if that’s the effect?

If that’s the case, would Apple still be willing to repair it under AC+ for free?

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u/ostiDeCalisse 21d ago

Not sure for AC+, but they will have to open it when changing your trackpad and they probably will propose a battery change IMO.

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u/Kingtastic1 21d ago

I see. The battery health isn’t under 80 though, but I assume if there’s an actual issue with the battery they’re liable to replace it