Having an iPad break or start not working as it was at first is always tedious. This is a device that you can use for home use in games, streaming platforms or social networks, but it is also very prominent for more professional tasks related to studies or work. Therefore it is always important to have it fully operational, but how much does it cost to repair an iPad? Here we tell you everything you should know about it.
2+ year warranty for iPad
Despite the fact that on the Apple website they specify another lower warranty period on their devices, the truth is that in Spain and the rest of European countries they have to accept a regulation that implies offering a 26-month warranty , which is very positive considering that it takes more than two years. This is not only applicable to the iPad but to other devices, as long as they are purchased as a private individual and not as a company or self-employed worker.
Within 60 days after purchase, you can exercise hiring extended warranty AppleCare +, which is 24 months. Unlike the legal guarantee, this one covers accidental damages by means of a free repair or the payment of a franchise, which has a lower price than they would have with the legal guarantee.
The peculiarity of repairing an iPad
Unlike other computers such as iPhones or Macs, iPads are not repaired piece by piece . That is, regardless of what the fault is, a total replacement of the device is chosen. The reason that Apple does this is to save the consumer time, being able to quickly offer a solution on the spot. This is due to the complexity of making any minimal hardware change in these devices. When a failed iPad arrives for service, a full repair is done more smoothly so it can serve other future users and be one of those replacement kits.
Despite the fact that the client will obtain a reconditioned iPad and therefore fully functional, the company does not always charge the user for all the equipment, but the corresponding part of it. There is an exception in these replacements and it is when it comes to a software problem that can be repaired by updating it or restoring it, in which case it can be dealt with on the iPad itself.
Prices for iPad with battery problems
Batteries are one of the components that suffer the most wear and tear over time, since no matter how much care is taken of the device, it is completely normal that its useful life is reduced. In this case, as we said before, Apple will give you a fully functional replacement iPad instead of repairing your battery, although the price they will give you is lower considering that the failure is only the battery.
This service is free in those cases in which the defect may be due to a factory problem of the device, something that is not usual but can happen. There will also be no cost to those who have purchased the additional AppleCare + warranty . But if the iPad is outside this guarantee, you will have to pay 109 euros. This price does not vary depending on the model of the equipment, although 12.10 euros are added as shipping costs if you do not go to a store and have to pick it up at your home.
Screen, speakers, microphones and others
Components such as the screen, speakers, microphones, device chassis and other elements are also part of the total replacement of the device, and in all these cases they have the same price , although it will vary depending on the iPad model.
iPad
- iPad (4th generation) 49 euros with AppleCare + and 331.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad (5th generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 281.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad (6th generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 281.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad (7th generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 281.10 euros out of warranty.
iPad mini
- iPad mini: 49 euros with AppleCare + and 221.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad mini 2: 49 euros with AppleCare + and 221.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad mini 3: 49 euros with AppleCare + and 331.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad mini 4: 49 euros with AppleCare + and 331.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad mini (5th generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 331.10 euros out of warranty.
iPad Air
- iPad Air: 49 euros with AppleCare + and 281.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Air 2: 49 euros with AppleCare + and 331.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Air (3rd generation): € 49 with AppleCare + and € 421.10 out of warranty.
iPad Pro
- iPad Pro (9.7 inches 1st generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 421.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Pro (10.5 inches 1st generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 491.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Pro (11 inches 1st generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 541.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Pro (11 inches 2nd generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 541.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Pro (12.9 inches 1st generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 661.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Pro (12.9 inches 2nd generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 661.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Pro (12.9 inches 3rd generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 711.10 euros out of warranty.
- iPad Pro (12.9 inches 4th generation): 49 euros with AppleCare + and 711.10 euros out of warranty.
Older iPad
If your iPad is older than those on this list, they are already considered obsolete by Apple. It does not mean that they cannot continue to function if they do not have a fault, but the repairs are not carried out. In other unauthorized establishments it is possible that a repair can be carried out, since in addition you will not lose any guarantee with Apple for being outside it. What the brand offers is a recycling service, although they will not pay you anything for it.
Apple Pencil, keyboards and other accessories
The accessories of the iPad, despite being different products from this one, are closely linked to it. If you bought the accessories at the same time and added the extended AppleCare + warranty, you will have them covered and therefore you can benefit from carrying out certain repairs. If you purchased the accessories afterwards or did not contract the extended warranty, they will adhere to the 26-month legal warranty that any product has. They also have free repairs in case these are due to manufacturing defects unrelated to the user.
The Apple Pencil has certain peculiarities, since it has different types of repairs:
- Apple Pencil battery (1st generation): 35 euros with or without AppleCare +.
- Apple Pencil battery (2nd generation): 35 euros with or without AppleCare +.
- Other damages Apple Pencil (1st generation): 29 euros with AppleCare + and 85 euros without AppleCare +.
- Other damages Apple Pencil (2nd generation): 29 euros with AppleCare + and 115 euros without AppleCare +.
On the other hand we find the Smart Keyboard and Magic Keyboard , which will have a price of 29 euros in their repairs if they have AppleCare +, regardless of the model and size of this keyboard. Of course, outside the extended warranty of the brand you will have to buy a new keyboard, as long as it is not a factory failure.
For the rest of accessories such as covers and other items, you will have to pay the full amount again if you want a new one. In the case of the covers, it is possible that a certain deterioration can be noticed over time, but it is not considered normal if it begins to be noticed in the first weeks by making correct use of them, so in an Apple Store they could do a visual check and give yourself a new one at no additional cost.