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   Apple Announces iPhone 6s Repair Program for Unexpected Shutdowns

   Josh Centers

   Apple has created a [1]repair program for the iPhone 6s to address an
   issue that could cause the phones to shut down spontaneously. The fix
   is to replace the battery.

   Apple says that the problem affects a very small number of iPhone 6s
   models manufactured between September and October 2015 with specific
   serial numbers. Unfortunately, unlike some previous repair programs,
   Apple doesn't offer an online tool to check your device's serial number
   ' you'll have to contact Apple support to see if your iPhone 6s
   qualifies.

   [2][tn_iPhone-6s-shutdown-repair-program.jpg]

   If your iPhone 6s is shutting down unexpectedly, you can schedule an
   appointment with an Apple Authorized Service Provider or the Genius Bar
   at your nearest Apple Store, or you can contact [3]Apple Technical
   Support. As always, be sure to back up your iPhone to iTunes or iCloud
   before you take it in for service.

   Apple didn't say whether it would reimburse users who have already paid
   to have the battery replaced in these phones, perhaps because it
   affects so few people. That said, if you've had your iPhone 6s battery
   replaced because of this problem, contact Apple to see if the company
   will help.

References

   1. https://www.apple.com/support/iphone6s-unexpectedshutdown/
   2. http://tidbits.com/resources/2016-11/iPhone-6s-shutdown-repair-program.png
   3. https://getsupport.apple.com/

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