I think for what its worth, I may put a screen protector on the ipad and use it until the next one comes out, $209 for a piece of glass on a product reaching EOL in 2-3months wont cut it for me.
Is the glass really that fragile? I'm quite accident prone myself. Was it in a case?
Sorry this happened to you.
I am going to attempt to repair it, anyone know where can I buy an OEM or high quality digitizer? don't want to go the ebay route for cheap ones.
I have had great success with the site I mentioned before with my iphone repairs.
https://www.etechparts.com
Not sure what model you have but I believe this would be what you want.
https://www.etechparts.com/iPad-2-White-Glass-and-Digitizer-Touch-Panel-p/822-8202.htm
There is this one as well. I guess it is of lesser quality, based on the price. Looks to be the same.
https://www.etechparts.com/iPad-2-Glass-and-Digitizer-Touch-Panel-Assembly-p/822-8257.htm
on a product reaching EOL in 2-3months wont cut it for me.
anyone else think this is a strange comment??
Apple's policy regarding accidental damage to iOS devices is to replace them ONCE, for free, no questions asked. Seeing as your iPad 2 is less then a year old, it is still under AppleCare. Your iPad must be brought into an Apple Store, but surely you have a friend or family member living near one that you could ship your iPad to.
Also, just to clear up any confusion. When Apple does charge you for OOW screen replacement, they replace the entire device, not just the screen. They charge 50% of the original cost. Having the entire product replaced at 50% retail is often a better option than just having the screen replaced by a third party. Also, the replacement comes with a 90 day warranty.
I may put a screen protector on the ipad and use it until the next one comes out.