USB Power Adapter Takeback Program

[edmwperson]

Read from DL, we can change them this Friday?

 

[edmwperson]

Just bring any 3rd party chargers and top up 12.50 for original ones?

 

[messi1986]

From where you read?

 

[ashhong]

i didn't read DL but this is the information from Apple.

https://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter-takeback/

however i am not sure if it is available for singapore since it initial target was for US and China

 

[edmwperson]

Apple introduces USB power adaptor trade-in programme

Apple is offering a trade-in programme for owners of third-party iPhone, iPod and iPad chargers. They can hand them in and get the official Apple version for US$10 (S$12.60) each.

The programme starts on Friday worldwide at all Apple retail stores and authorised retailers. Users must bring their iOS devices for verification. Only one Apple charger will be issued for each iOS device.

 

[expositox]

Another thread mentioned that this program is not avail in SG but sauce unconfirmed also.

Oops Ninja'd.

If really have then good

 

[HWZ1973]

Yalor... I need an ipad charger...

 

[edmwperson]

Another thread mentioned that this program is not avail in SG but sauce unconfirmed also.

Oops Ninja'd.

If really have then good

But newspaper article says worldwide

 

[anpanbun]

I read about that too.
It should be worldwide anyway.

 

[ahsiao80]

but which retail store is offering the exchange?!

 

[edmwperson]

Its tomorrow!!! Anyone going?

 

[htngwilliam]

What do they mean by 3rd party? It must look like original but so call "fake" ODM or OEM? Or can it be any 3 pin USB power plug?

 

[McGraw]

Singapore not on the list yet....
Apple Announces Trade-In Program for Third-Party iPod, iPhone and iPad Chargers (Update) - HardwareZone.com.sg

 

[anpanbun]

Singapore not on the list yet....
Apple Announces Trade-In Program for Third-Party iPod, iPhone and iPad Chargers (Update) - HardwareZone.com.sg

I guess we have to wait then

 

[jq75]

any idea when SG will have this exchange program?

 

[PetPet]

Now listed — Other countries.

Time to check with E-Serv

 

[cquey]

Now listed — Other countries.

Time to check with E-Serv

i dont see us in the list

 

[PetPet]

i dont see us in the list

Note: Pricing details are available from your local participating Apple Authorized Service Provider for those countries not listed.

http://www.apple.com/support/usbadapter-takeback/other_countries.html

 

[cquey]

hi ,pls update us if u are going to try on our local apple authorised service providers

 

[Simon111]

Ok guys (and gals). I went about the entire procedure earlier today.

Place: QCD Singapore = Funan level 5

Shown them the 3rd party charger: can change charger body only if you wish.

Take a closer look at your charger - it has a plug to socket, a body (w usb hole/s) and the cord. U can choose to keep the power plug head... (if yours is the separate-able type)... and no need to give them the cord.

Bring along any ipod iphone or ipad for registration. I bought a ipod to change for a ipad charger (body)

Was told... $18 (my goodness... disputed with them why so expensive, thought it's USD 10 bah bah bah...) for the exchange. they will keep the old one. BUTTTT... here's the catch... it comes with 3 months warranty AND you CANNOT get the replacement on the spot.

Can get it 3 days later only as they do not keep stock for replacement... ---> Means have to come to come back again, take the Q... wait and wait for this small thing?

The whole process... ding dong ding dong... 30 mins+

So... went next door shop NUBOX or something to check...
the same original apple charger body thingy - 2.1A type for ipad selling for $28, 1 year warranty.

So... you decide whether you can go through these hassles for the whole process.