[iPad] Just ruined my perfect iPad

djn4eva · Mar 9, 2013, 09:45 PM

so you've probably guessed it... ive broke my iPad!

is there any way for me to get it repaired or replaced without paying the full price? It was a gift and I didnt get AppleCare.

Spink10 · Mar 9, 2013, 09:46 PM

Ouch!

Story?

Go to Apple Store tell them what happened and go from there.

blueroom · Mar 9, 2013, 09:47 PM

An OoW replacement will be about 1/2 the price of new.

djn4eva · Mar 9, 2013, 09:50 PM

It was totally my fault! I sat it on the floor beside me during dinner. Only this time my chair was a lil too close and ended up on top of it. Next thing u know.... CRACK!! a major FAIL for me.

Redrum509 · Mar 9, 2013, 09:54 PM

Your chair fell and caused that much damage?

djn4eva · Mar 9, 2013, 09:56 PM

No... i sat on it

Spink10 · Mar 9, 2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redrum509

Your chair fell and caused that much damage?

No - Chair was on top of iPad and he sat on the chairs - makes sense based off pic.

djn4eva · Mar 9, 2013, 10:00 PM

i just wanted to make sure that its even eligible for oow replacement since the corner is bent

Gregintosh · Mar 9, 2013, 10:23 PM

Looks like it should be eligible for Out of Warranty service. You wil basically be given a refurbished unit as a replacement. So make sure you do a full backup before bringing it in.

Apple charges $299 for 3rd and 4th Gen iPads, $249 for 2nd gen or original, and $219 for iPad minis.

I would go to a repair shop and ask if they can fix it though. Metal can be bent back but will never be the same, but if that's okay with you maybe you can get the glass replaced cheaper and still have a functioning unit.

Personally, I would do the out of warranty repair OR sell my unit "as is" on eBay and buy another one, depending on what you calculate will be cheaper or better for you.

charlituna · Mar 9, 2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djn4eva

i just wanted to make sure that its even eligible for oow replacement since the corner is bent

Yep. Should be.

Of course you could go to a third party and get some $50 screen replacement but if it fails and Apple can tell the screen is fake you just lost even OOW options. So to me, it isn't worth it to try.

KiwiAdventure · Mar 9, 2013, 10:52 PM

Why not claim on your insurance

djn4eva · Mar 9, 2013, 11:29 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Ill probably end up just doing an OOW replacement. Afterwards would i be able to add AppleCare+ or any insurance to cover future mistakes?

Essenar · Mar 10, 2013, 12:30 AM

Apple Care+ is $50 on refurbished units at the point of sale.

It's a great deal.

I would go OOW. The only way I'd go to a shop to get it done is if they use Apple branded components. If they're using OEM or generic, it's not worth the risk of going in to Apple for service and getting rejected.

maflynn · Mar 10, 2013, 05:54 AM

Sorry to hear about it dude, but perhaps this is a good life lesson - never put it on the floor near chairs (I never put mine on the floor).

Good luck on getting it repaired/replaced Apple is pretty good about out of Warranty service.

ucfgrad93 · 08:58 PM

Apple might replace it without cost, but there is no guarantee that they will. Otherwise it is a painful life lesson.

Mooey · Mar 10, 2013, 01:24 PM

Hahaha, I'm sorry, but you sat on your iPad and crushed it? Those photos are priceless.

tonyy · Mar 10, 2013, 01:32 PM

I never understood how some people can be careless with their electronics. Most of these damaged iOS devices threads can be easily avoided.

Putting your ipad on the floor next to chairs? OP, I feel for you and glad you can get a replacement and hopefully you'll be more mindful of where you place it.

Yes, some things are just of your control but if you take the right precautions, you can drastically improve the lifespan your electronics.

Prawnstar69 · Mar 10, 2013, 01:32 PM

exactly same crack, costed me around 180 $, i live in India.

charlituna · Mar 10, 2013, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ucfgrad93

Apple might replace it without cost, but there is no guarantee that they will. Otherwise is a painful life lesson.

That game is over. They dropped the power to make 'one time exceptions' on damage for iphones and ipads when they added the whole Plus part to Apple Care.

AbyssImpact · Mar 10, 2013, 01:57 PM

Get a hot girl to go get a replacement for you. They might replace it for free.

mac jones · Mar 10, 2013, 07:06 PM

I love these "How can you be so careless?" remarks.

How about: "How can you be so annoying?"

Or: "How can you be so heartless?"

The dude goofed. He was probably busy enjoying life not obsessing with objects.

(Then again, maybe he was wasted)

hyteckit · Mar 10, 2013, 08:09 PM

I accidentaly sat on my iPad once or twice.

Couldn't manage to damage it.

allthatjazz · Mar 10, 2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyteckit

I accidentaly sat on my iPad once or twice.

Couldn't manage to damage it.

the op actually sat on a chair, and the chair went ON top of the ipad. ...dont ask. I really get a kick out of these threads.

Aspasia · Mar 10, 2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djn4eva

Thanks for the suggestions. Ill probably end up just doing an OOW replacement. Afterwards would i be able to add AppleCare+ or any insurance to cover future mistakes?

Or, you could get coverage from Worth Avenue Group - which includes theft. AppleCare+ doesn't.

http://www.worthavegroup.com/

hyteckit · Mar 10, 2013, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allthatjazz

the op actually sat on a chair, and the chair went ON top of the ipad. ...dont ask. I really get a kick out of these threads.

I see. I guess that makes sense looking at the damage.

Mar 9, 2013, 09:45 PM	#1
djn4eva macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Carolina	Just ruined my perfect iPad so you've probably guessed it... ive broke my iPad! is there any way for me to get it repaired or replaced without paying the full price? It was a gift and I didnt get AppleCare. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 15" Early 2011 MBP, 2.0 GHz i7, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD iPhone 4S 32GB White Apple TV 2nd Gen iPad 4 16GB Wi-Fi
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Spink10 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2011	Ouch! Story? Go to Apple Store tell them what happened and go from there. __________________ cMBP 2012 15" 2.7, 8GB, Samsung 830 256GB, 650M 1GB, Hi-Res AG / MBA 2011 11" 1.6, 4GB, 128GB SSD / iMac 2011 27" 2.7, 12GB, 1TB HD, 6770M 512MB / iPhone 5 16GB / iPad 4 16GB / Time Capsule 2TB
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blueroom macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada	An OoW replacement will be about 1/2 the price of new. __________________ My iOS devices are not jailbroken. Bill My Blog
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Mar 9, 2013, 09:50 PM	#4
djn4eva Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Carolina	It was totally my fault! I sat it on the floor beside me during dinner. Only this time my chair was a lil too close and ended up on top of it. Next thing u know.... CRACK!! a major FAIL for me. __________________ 15" Early 2011 MBP, 2.0 GHz i7, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD iPhone 4S 32GB White Apple TV 2nd Gen iPad 4 16GB Wi-Fi
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Mar 9, 2013, 09:56 PM	#6
djn4eva Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Carolina	No... i sat on it __________________ 15" Early 2011 MBP, 2.0 GHz i7, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD iPhone 4S 32GB White Apple TV 2nd Gen iPad 4 16GB Wi-Fi
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Mar 9, 2013, 09:54 PM	#5
Redrum509 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2012	Your chair fell and caused that much damage?
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Mar 9, 2013, 10:00 PM	#8
djn4eva Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Carolina	i just wanted to make sure that its even eligible for oow replacement since the corner is bent __________________ 15" Early 2011 MBP, 2.0 GHz i7, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD iPhone 4S 32GB White Apple TV 2nd Gen iPad 4 16GB Wi-Fi
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Mar 9, 2013, 10:23 PM	#9
Gregintosh macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago	Looks like it should be eligible for Out of Warranty service. You wil basically be given a refurbished unit as a replacement. So make sure you do a full backup before bringing it in. Apple charges $299 for 3rd and 4th Gen iPads, $249 for 2nd gen or original, and $219 for iPad minis. I would go to a repair shop and ask if they can fix it though. Metal can be bent back but will never be the same, but if that's okay with you maybe you can get the glass replaced cheaper and still have a functioning unit. Personally, I would do the out of warranty repair OR sell my unit "as is" on eBay and buy another one, depending on what you calculate will be cheaper or better for you. __________________ Macbook Pro Retina, 32GB iPad 3 with Verizon LTE, 32GB iPhone 5
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Mar 9, 2013, 10:52 PM	#11
KiwiAdventure macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Zealand	Why not claim on your insurance
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Mar 9, 2013, 11:29 PM	#12
djn4eva Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Carolina	Thanks for the suggestions. Ill probably end up just doing an OOW replacement. Afterwards would i be able to add AppleCare+ or any insurance to cover future mistakes? __________________ 15" Early 2011 MBP, 2.0 GHz i7, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD iPhone 4S 32GB White Apple TV 2nd Gen iPad 4 16GB Wi-Fi
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Mar 10, 2013, 12:30 AM	#13
Essenar macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2008	Apple Care+ is $50 on refurbished units at the point of sale. It's a great deal. I would go OOW. The only way I'd go to a shop to get it done is if they use Apple branded components. If they're using OEM or generic, it's not worth the risk of going in to Apple for service and getting rejected. __________________ 2012 MacBook Pro 13.3" Classic, 16GB DDR3 1600, 750GB Seagate Momentus XT 2nd Gen, OSX 10.8.2 ; iPad 4th Generation, Black, 32GB, iOS 6.1 JB ; iPad 4th Generation, White, 16GB, iOS 6.1 JB
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Mar 10, 2013, 05:54 AM	#14
maflynn Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston	Sorry to hear about it dude, but perhaps this is a good life lesson - never put it on the floor near chairs (I never put mine on the floor). Good luck on getting it repaired/replaced Apple is pretty good about out of Warranty service. __________________ I know that I know nothing ~ Socrates
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Mar 10, 2013, 12:32 PM	#15
ucfgrad93 macrumors G4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado	Apple might replace it without cost, but there is no guarantee that they will. Otherwise it is a painful life lesson. Last edited by ucfgrad93; Mar 10, 2013 at 08:58 PM. Reason: typo
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Mar 10, 2013, 01:24 PM	#16
Mooey macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2007	Hahaha, I'm sorry, but you sat on your iPad and crushed it? Those photos are priceless.
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Mar 10, 2013, 01:32 PM	#17
tonyy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis	I never understood how some people can be careless with their electronics. Most of these damaged iOS devices threads can be easily avoided. Putting your ipad on the floor next to chairs? OP, I feel for you and glad you can get a replacement and hopefully you'll be more mindful of where you place it. Yes, some things are just of your control but if you take the right precautions, you can drastically improve the lifespan your electronics.
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Mar 10, 2013, 01:32 PM	#18
Prawnstar69 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	exactly same crack, costed me around 180 $, i live in India.
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Mar 10, 2013, 01:57 PM	#20
AbyssImpact macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2010	Get a hot girl to go get a replacement for you. They might replace it for free.
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Mar 10, 2013, 07:06 PM	#21
mac jones macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2006	I love these "How can you be so careless?" remarks. How about: "How can you be so annoying?" Or: "How can you be so heartless?" The dude goofed. He was probably busy enjoying life not obsessing with objects. (Then again, maybe he was wasted)
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Mar 10, 2013, 08:09 PM	#22
hyteckit Guest Join Date: Jul 2007	I accidentaly sat on my iPad once or twice. Couldn't manage to damage it.
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