How to send your Apple Watch to Apple using Express Replacement Service from the Asia-Pacific region

Learn how to send your Apple Watch back to Apple after you get a replacement.

Important: Be sure to return your product so that Apple receives it within 10 days of the day your replacement product was shipped to you by Apple (check your ship date). If Apple doesn't receive your original product within 10 days, or if Apple technicians find that your original product is ineligible for service or for any reason not covered by an active AppleCare+ plan, you'll be charged the full value of the replacement product. For more details, see Beats Express Replacement Service, ERS terms and conditions for service covered by Apple's Limited Warranty or an AppleCare plan, or ERS terms and conditions for out-of-warranty service.

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Before you ship your Apple Watch

  1. Unpair your Apple Watch (if possible). When you unpair, your iPhone will try to create a backup of your Apple Watch. After your device has been returned from a service, you can use the backup to restore your Apple Watch.

  2. Remove the band from your Apple Watch.

remove apple watch band

Pack your Apple Watch

Customers in Japan may proceed to the Ship your Apple Watch to Apple section.

  1. Place your product into the small box. Don't include the band, Link Bracelet, or other accessories in the box. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.

    Place Apple Watch into the small box
  2. Fold down the top of the small box. You should be able to see the face of your Apple Watch through the clear window in the top of the box.

  3. Place the lid on the small box.

    Place the lid onto the small Apple Watch box
  4. Place the small box into the shipping box.

    Place small box into the shipping box
  5. Fold down and secure the lid of the shipping box.

    Fold down and secure shipping box lid
  6. Seal the box with tape.* If there is a battery sticker pasted on the outside of the box, please make sure the battery sticker is not obstructed.

    Seal the box with provided tape

*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.

Ship your Apple Watch to Apple

Choose your country or region:

Australia

Please use the same box that included your replacement device to return your product.

  1. You will receive an email from Apple once the replacement product has been shipped. Print the shipping label from the repair status link provided in the email.

  2. Package your product. Do not include the band, Link Bracelet, or other accessories. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

  3. Take your shipping label and packaged Apple product to Australia Post. To find your nearest Australia Post Office, visit: auspost.com.au/locate/.

  4. Australia Post will provide you a receipt to confirm the lodgment of the part return. Please keep your receipt.

  5. Check that Apple has received your Apple product, in a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.

Hong Kong

Please use the same box that included your replacement device to return your product.

  1. Place your product into the shipping box and seal the box with tape. Do not include the band, Link Bracelet, or other accessories. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

  2. Call Shun Feng Hong Kong Customer Service, during weekdays (Monday through Friday), to arrange collection of your product at 8302 2883. Enter 1 (for cantonese), 2 (for english), or 3 (for mandarin). Advise Shun Feng that you are using prepaid return service. The customer service agent will take your details and arrange for a collection. You will be asked to provide the following details over the phone:

    1. Your name

    2. Pickup address (must be the same as the replacement device delivery address)

    3. Company name: Apple

    4. Contact number

    5. Repair ID

  3. Hand your packaged product to the Shun Feng Hong Kong courier. The courier will assist you with return AWB pasting on the box and apply an additional Protection Plus seal.

  4. Check that Apple has received your product, in a few days.

Japan

A courier will bring your replacement product and collect your original product.

  1. Hand your product to the courier who brings your replacement product. Don't include the band, Link Bracelet, or other accessories when handing the courier your product. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

  2. Check that Apple has received your product after a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.

Malaysia

Please use the same box that included your replacement device when returning your product.

  1. Place your product into the shipping box and seal the box with tape. Don't include the band, Link Bracelet, or other accessories in the box. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

  2. Call GD Express Malaysia Customer Service at 03-7787-6776, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to arrange for a courier to collect your device. Advise customer service you are using a pre-paid return service and provide your Repair ID number.

  3. The courier will bring a Return Airway Bill (AWB) to collect your packaged device.

  4. Paste the AWB label on the box.

  5. Give your package to the courier.

  6. Check that Apple has received your product, in a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.

New Zealand

You’ll receive a kit by mail that contains a replacement product with everything you need to return your original product to Apple.

  1. Remove the TNT shipping label from the box. Next to the barcode on the shipping label, look for the consignment number, which begins with “GE.” Make a note of the number.

  2. Put the packaged product in the TNT satchel and seal the satchel. Don't include the band, Link Bracelet, or other accessories in the satchel. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

  3. Place the shipping label in the satchel’s clear plastic pocket.

To arrange a collection, either:

  • Write an email

    1. Use the subject line “Apple collection - Apple Watch” followed by the TNT consignment number.

    2. In your email, please mention that you are using a prepaid satchel on account number 320792, note whether your collection address is a residence or a business, and include your phone number.

    3. Send the email to customerservice.nz@tnt.com.

OR

  • Call TNT Customer Service on 0800 275 868 and mention that you are using a prepaid satchel on account number 320792, note whether your collection address is a residence or a business, and include your phone number.

TNT will provide the booking reference number and collection date in response to your email or phone call.

Check that Apple has received your product, in a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.

Singapore

Your package contains a pre-printed return DHL Air Waybill (AWB) to ship back your product. Please use the same box that included your replacement device to return your product.

  1. Put your product into the shipping box and seal the box with tape. Don't include the band, Link Bracelet, or other accessories in the box. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

  2. Paste the DHL Return AWB on the box and ensure that the return AWB covers the original AWB completely. Ensure that all three barcodes are on a single side of the box.

  3. Call DHL Singapore Customer Service to arrange collection of your product at (+65) 6285 8888. Advise DHL that you are using prepaid return service. The customer service agent will take your details and arrange for a collection. You will be asked to provide the following details over the phone:

    1. Your name

    2. Account number (See your DHL Retrun AWB)

    3. Company name - Apple

    4. AWB number (See your DHL Return AWB)

    5. Contents: Electronic product

    6. Pickup address and time

    7. Contact phone number for pickup

    8. Number of pieces: 1

    9. Weight: 1kg

  4. Hand your packaged product to DHL courier.

  5. Check that Apple has received your product, in a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.

Vietnam

You will receive a commitment letter to ship back your product. Please use the same box that included your replacement device to return your product.

  1. Place the packaged product into the carton box but do not seal the box.

  2. Navigate to kbb.ghtk.vn to arrange collection of your product. In the booking website, you will be requested to provide the repair ID and mobile phone number for validation purposes. If you have any issues with the booking website, please reach out to Giaohangtietkiem (GHTK) at 1900 6092.

  3. Complete the commitment letter, prior to the courier's arrival, and ensure that the letter is signed.

  4. Seal the package in front of the courier after placing the commitment letter inside the shipping box. Don't include the band, Link Bracelet, or other accessories in the box. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

  5. Proof of collection will be provided once you hand the package to the courier.

  6. Check that Apple has received your product, in a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.

Use your Apple Watch after replacement

Record the serial number of your replacement product. Your replacement Apple product is covered by a 90-day service warranty, or the remainder of your original product warranty or AppleCare plan, whichever is longer. Consumer law rights may also apply to your replacement product in those countries as applicable.

Learn how to use your Apple Watch after replacement.

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