If I have an iPad mini 2 with a broken screen and a battery doesn't hold a charge, but I just want them to repair the battery ($99 as per Apple), will they swap out the whole iPad? Or will they just change the battery? I can live with the broken screen, but would be nice if they change out the whole unit and I get a free screen repair out of it.
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Apple Store iPad battery repair
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Bbqthis
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Due to the way the iPad screens are glued in place, as far as I know all iPad AppleCare claims are just device swaps. They do no in store repairs for iPad.
Interesting. Thanks. Then why would anyone pay $199 for a screen repair when they can just pay $99 for a battery repair and get the screen repaired to boot?
"If your iPad has been damaged accidentally or needs other repairs, you may need to pay an additional fee for service."
https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair/battery-power
https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair/battery-power
Interesting. So I guess they can insist on repairing the screen and charging the full 199.
Bbqthis
macrumors 6502a
Theoretically but I've
Ah right sorry, I for some reason assumed this would be done as an AppleCare Plus claim. If it's not then other fees will apply if your device has damage.