Online Product Service Requests: Help



About Online Product Service Requests
Product Service Request Process
Product Service Requests: Required Information
Step-by-Step: Product Service Request
Conditions for No Charge Repair
How to Pay for Billable Repairs
Setting Up or Troubleshooting an Apple ID
How to Find a Serial Number
Learn More About iPod and iSight Repair Service (United States)
What to Do About Error Messages
How to Get Additional Help




About Online Product Service Requests
After you have completed the troubleshooting steps outlined on the iPod or iSight support pages, you can use this website to request repair service for your iPod or your iSight.

If you are in the United States, you can review the iPod Repair Service page or the iSight Repair Service pages for details on pricing and warranty information.

This Help page provides you with instructions on how to request repair service, and how to troubleshoot any problems you might experience using the website.


Product Service Request Process
Repairs are processed through AppleCare’s Repair Service. A packing box and shipping labels will be shipped to you at your “delivery address/pick-up address”. You should pack your product in this box and return it to Apple following the instructions provided with the box. It will be collected from your “pick-up address”. You should only send the product in this box and not any accessories (”additional items”). If a repair is necessary, a replacement product will then be sent to you at your “delivery address”. The replacement will be factory-refurbished or new at Apple’s discretion.

Product Service: Required information
To request a repair, you will need: Step-by-Step: Request Product Service
Get step-by-step instructions for requesting product service.

Conditions for No Charge Repair
There is no charge for the repair if it is covered by Apple’s Limited Warranty. Accidental or cosmetic damage is not covered by the warranty. In some cases a chargeable, out-of-warranty repair may be required.

How to Pay for Billable Repairs
If you must pay for your repair, you will be asked for payment details. You can pay with:
  • Visa credit card
  • MasterCard credit card
  • American Express credit card
  • Discover credit card
Setting Up or Troubleshooting an Apple ID.
An Apple ID account lets you personalize your Apple online experience and protects your identity. Once you have created an Apple ID you can use personalized Apple websites, including AppleCare’s My Info. For further Apple ID information and troubleshooting issues, please visit our Apple ID Help page. Click here to create an Apple ID account.

How to Find a Serial Number
The serial number is printed on a label affixed to your Apple product. It is also on the shipping carton. For computers, you can open Apple System Profiler to see the serial number. The position of the label varies by product, but is normally on the back, the underneath or in the battery compartment for some portable computers. Click here for a list of technical documents that will help you to locate your product’s serial number.

Learn More About iPod and iSight Repair Service (United States)
The iPod Repair Service, and the iSight Repair Service pages includes out-of-warranty repair pricing, and other links to help you.

What to Do About Error Messages
If you see an error message when making any transaction on this website, try the following suggestions:
  1. Make sure the product information (product serial number, agreement number) is accurate.
  2. Enter your contact information (phone number, postal/zip code) correctly.
  3. Separate the country and area codes from your phone number(s). Enter only digits. Spaces and punctuation (+, -, and so forth) are not permitted. Follow the on-screen examples for your country.
  4. Once you have clicked Continue at the end of each step, you cannot go back by clicking your browser’s back button to change information from a previous page. Instead, cancel and start again.
If you continue to see error messages, contact AppleCare Web Support using the form below.