iPad iPad 3 swollen battery...

[Jazz76]

I have an iPad 3, which I put aside a month or so ago, with the intention of passing along to my children. I went to get it today, only to find that the battery has swollen / expanded and pretty much destroyed the enclosure. I was wondering what my options were? Is this battery likely to explode / expand further?
I'm in the uk, if that makes a difference...

 

[JPack]

Take it to the Apple Store for them to dispose of it. It’s not worth a repair or battery replacement given the price of a new or refurbished iPad.

 

[Jazz76]

ok - the person at apple said that they would charge me £99 to repair it. I don't really think it's worth it tbh, as JPack has suggested...

 

[sparksd]

Do be careful with it, though - can be a fire hazard:

https://www.ifixit.com/News/11211/what-to-do-with-a-swollen-iphone-battery

 

[ericwn]

ok - the person at apple said that they would charge me £99 to repair it. I don't really think it's worth it tbh, as JPack has suggested...

I think they usually swap against a similar product. See what they say in the store after inspecting it.

 

[AutomaticApple]

I have an iPad 3, which I put aside a month or so ago, with the intention of passing along to my children. I went to get it today, only to find that the battery has swollen / expanded and pretty much destroyed the enclosure. I was wondering what my options were? Is this battery likely to explode / expand further?
I'm in the uk, if that makes a difference...
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Dispose of it ASAP and get a new iPad.

 

[Natzoo]

Did the Apple store dispose the battery, if not. Lowe’s and Home Depot can take it for you.

 

[ScreenSavers]

That’s super dangerous. Replace the battery ASAP. The iPad is done though. It’s obviously pushed up the LCD which is screwed on as well as the glass and cables.