Sprint updates its in-warranty policy

2. shayshaybhai posted on 16 Apr 2009, 13:18 0 0

So if you don't have insurance with Verizon, and the screen is cracked your saying it's only $50 to get it fixed?

3. TestManVZW posted on 16 Apr 2009, 13:54 0 0

Yep, all you have to do is call Customer service. They send you out a "Certified Like New Replacement" for $50. It doesnt even have to be within a year. If your antenna breaks or the screen cracks its covered. Note* If they recieve the phone back and there is water damage then you are charged full retail for the phone.

4. vzw fanman posted on 16 Apr 2009, 18:11 0 0

how do they notice if there is water damage??

5. jonky876 posted on 16 Apr 2009, 18:25 0 0

so if a have a vz bb curve and i run into a corner of a desk and it cracks the screen on the outside and lcd they replace it for $50 even if i dont have insurance and i have had the phone for 15 months??? just so long as its not water damaged?

6. DonLouie posted on 16 Apr 2009, 18:53 0 0

Don't fall for the "banana in the tailpipe"

7. musiqlives posted on 16 Apr 2009, 18:54 0 0

I'm not to sure TestManVZW is informed correctly. The $50 IS the deductible if you HAVE insurance. If people can get new/refurbished phone when ever they want for $50... come on, seriously? NO! That's the whole point of the insurance.

11. Sufcc posted on 17 Apr 2009, 18:20 0 0

Actually what he is talking about is the Device Exchange Program which is: " If the original one-year warranty period has expired, VZW will assess a fee if you wish to replace a defective device due to electrical malfunction or manufacturer defect. The fee for Certified Like New Replacements after one year from original purchase is $50." Unless of course you have the extended warranty. Thats what it is on paper, TestMan may be talking about superviser approved instances for phones with small damage and the customer is not due to a upgrade. In most cases they will approve a new device at some cost and EXTEND the contract, tho I have seen the $50 C Like-New replacement for unruly customers or ones just out of luck with banging their device. "Devices subjected to neglect, misuse, liquid damage, unreasonable wear and tear and the like are not eligible for any return or exchange program."

14. TestManVZW posted on 18 Apr 2009, 12:34 0 0

I dont believe I said anything about insurance. Verizon Wireless will replace any phone with a cracked screen or a broken antenna with a $50 replacement fee. Like I said it doesnt cover water damage or if your phone is in pieces. They check for water damage by the water damage indicator underneath the battery.

16. vzw fanman posted on 19 Apr 2009, 11:05 0 0

you can just buy another water damage indicator off ebay and fool them!!!

13. The Next posted on 17 Apr 2009, 22:17 0 0

Yikes. Calm down, sport. What TestMan is talking about it absolutely right. If a customer were to come in and their lcd display is broken (not the glass over it), just a black/neon cracked LCD display, whether in or outside of warranty, it can be replaced for $50 by a VZW technician. $50 deductible through Asurion is something altogether separate.

15. TestManVZW posted on 18 Apr 2009, 12:38 0 0

Obviously if I was talking about Asurion insurance I would have said I was. What I was talking about was Verizon Wireless replacing a handset with refurbished handset if you crack the screen or break the antenna. It doesnt cover water damaged handsets or excessively damaged handsets. If you werent such a douchebag maybe you could look up a policy before attacking someone on a forum when you have no idea what your talking about.