iPad Apple's official battery replacement: 799 replacement of the whole machine?


Many people are heavy users of the iOS ecosystem. After buying an iPhone, many people will choose to buy an iPad, which is convenient for switching devices in different scenarios. Many people mistakenly believe that the iPad’s repair policy is the same as the iPhone’s, but in fact the two have slightly different battery repair policies. Let’s take a look at Apple’s official iPad battery replacement policy.


Users with severely decreased iPad battery life can directly make an appointment to go to an Apple Store directly managed MRI/AST diagnostic test, as long as there is abnormal battery detection, you can Pay 799 yuan to replace the whole machine. You can check the specific information on the iPad service and repair page, which clearly marked "If your battery needs to be replaced, we can repair or replace your iPad, but the battery repair fee will be charged.


The battery repair price for all iPad models is 799 yuan, currently only direct stores support replacement, you can replace the same model and color iPad according to the battery price, no invoice or warranty period , No need to purchase AppleCare+ (the iPad battery in the AppleCare+ plan can be tested for long and can be replaced for free).


At the same time, the iPad must meet two requirements:

● The body is intact, without human damage or traces of third-party repairs;

● Apple Store direct stores detect abnormal conditions in the battery of the device.

MRI/AST is an Apple diagnostic test to detect the status of Apple devices , The user can request an MRI test at a directly-operated store, or call Apple Support to request remote assistance from a staff member for an iPad diagnostic test. Those who work normally for the MRI test will refuse the battery replacement service.

applies to this plan iPad

  • iPad Air 2 (2014), iPad Air 3 (2019);
  • iPad mini 3 (2014), iPad mini 4 (2015), iPad mini 5 (2019);
  • iPad 5 (2017), iPad 6 (2018), iPad 7 (2019);
  • All iPad Pro;

If other old models of iPad appear MRI, they will be replaced with iPad Air 2 or iPad mini 3, if the device has obvious bending, broken screen and other man-made faults, this plan is not applicable.