You brought a brand new iPad Pro and love how it makes it easier for you to work on the go. Its big screen, larger form factor, and Apple pencil are a great upgrade from s smartphone for working, watching movies, or even playing games. But what happens if you break the screen of your precious iPad. You threw it thinking it would land on the couch but it overturned and fell down. Now there’s a huge crack going diagonally on the screen. The only thing you can do now is to get iPad screen repair done at the nearest Apple store.
However, doing this process might not be as straightforward as you think. Here’s why.
iPad screen Repair at Apple Store
If you go to an Apple store for repairing your iPad, the first thing you should know is that Apple doesn’t repair the iPad screen. They find it easier and convenient to just hand over a refurbished or new iPad to the customer based on their model as a replacement instead of fixing the device.
This is not a service they do from the goodness of their heart, of course. Customers need to pay a service fee to get the replacement done and it’s only possible if they have an active AppleCare+ plan. A broken screen comes under accidental damage which Apple’s warranty doesn’t cover. By paying for the AppleCare+ plan, users have the opportunity to get their device repaired on two occasions accidental after paying a service fee.
While the service isn’t cheap on its own, it feels a bit inexpensive if you consider the out-of-warranty fee of repairing a broken screen in an iPad. Replacing the screen of an out-of-warranty iPad can cost users anywhere from the price of buying a refurbished or a new iPad.
All of this is only possible if you’re able to find an Apple store or an authorized Apple service provider near your location. And while you’re replacing the device, say goodbye to any data that you didn’t have backed up on iCloud or anywhere else.
So What Should You Do?
There are other places you can go for an iPad screen repair if you don’t want to spend an exorbitant amount of money in an Apple store or there isn’t an Apple store near you. Local repair shops near your house can repair the broken screen on your iPad for cheap but you need to be careful of which repair shop you choose.
Apple has had a strict policy against third-party repairs where the warranty of an Apple device gets void if the device was repaired by someone that’s not Apple. While the restrictions have been easing off a bit, Apple still frowns upon users who go to a third-party repair shop.
Hence, it becomes important to choose a trusted third-party repair shop for your iPad screen repair. Since there is a slight chance that your warranty can get void, select a repair shop that uses genuine parts as a replacement and stands behind those parts with a warranty. After all, you wouldn’t want to install a duplicate part just for saving some bucks upfront when it could cause bigger damage in the future.
Other things that you should factor in before deciding on a third-party repair shop are the cost and customer reviews. If the repair shop is charging nearly the same amount as asked by the Apple store, you should go with the Apple store as they are more professional, know the device inside out and follow the best practices for repairing your iPad.
Secondly, look for reviews from customers. If other Apple users have praised the repair shop for their service and quality, you can take a chance, but if users face a lot of issues during or after service, it’d be better that you keep on searching.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Do-It-Yourself
Although the DIY culture has been picking up the pace for the past few years, you wouldn’t want to take the repair responsibility on your hands. Especially for iPad screen repair as the screen is connected with the display module and other intricate connections that only a professional should handle.
However, if your device is out of warranty, it is not that important for your work or personal use, and you fancy your abilities, you can easily find a glass replacement kit online along with tutorials to do anything you want with the iPad by yourself.
Rapid Repair
Apple stores and authorized Apple service partners are not available in every city. If you have a broken screen and want iPad screen repair from a trusted vendor, contact Rapid Repair. We have tied up with delivery partners to serve every corner of the country and our team of expert professionals can fix any damage to your device. We use only genuine Apple parts and provide a warranty on the parts as well. If you want quality repair service at an affordable price right from the convenience of your home, contact Rapid Repair.
