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Touch ID cracked on the inside? Pics (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by vatavaran@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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Hi, I've been using the iPhone SE (3rd generation) 128 GB Midnight as my daily driver for two months now in an OtterBox with a screen protector. Unfortunately, I saw a large scratch from the corner of the home button running towards the middle. When held against a light source, there's a faint crack visible underneath the glass, but you cannot feel it. The button is completely smooth to the touch.

I've had multiple SE 2 and SE 3 devices and never did this occur to me. My AppleCare eligibility ran out yesterday lmao. Would Apple replace this? Else, I'll just trade it in for a 12 if they'll ask 150 EUR for a repair.

https://preview.redd.it/pocolzircz2c1.png?width=1442&format=png&auto=webp&s=2c263cd78d01829ec3698f09351ca772b20ddc84

https://preview.redd.it/erdaj0jrcz2c1.png?width=1887&format=png&auto=webp&s=7f8466c6e936c345080485e48c532191915cdb47

https://preview.redd.it/ii0qs0jrcz2c1.png?width=1694&format=png&auto=webp&s=c2c6dd58467811c7200b1646ff1ce6373ba817ea

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[–] CpCat@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

FYI, iirc the fingerprint sensor is hardware tied so if you get a new one installed at a 3rd party it wont work as a sensor anymore

[–] vatavaran@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Got it replaced at the Apple Store for €185. Pain.