If your iPad recently suffered a cracked screen or damaged LCD, you might be looking for the cost of repairing it. Several variables affect the cost, such as the iPad make and model, warranty, AppleCare+ coverage, the extent of the damage, and the vendor.
Based on these variables, the screen repair cost for your iPad can range anywhere from $83 to $749, plus taxes. This article explores the average cost of getting your iPad screen repaired in the USA through Apple and third-party vendors based on the model and generation of your iPad.
In addition to the cost that you’ll incur if getting your iPad’s screen repaired through Apple (with or without Applecare), we have also covered the estimated cost of repairing an iPad screen based on the prices by several third-party vendors. Note that the given costs are only an estimate and may vary depending on the vendor, the extent of damage and the model of your iPad.
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- Cost of repair with Apple Care+
- Cost of repairing a damaged iPad screen
- Cost of repairing iPad Pro screen
- Cost of repairing iPad Air screen
- Cost of repairing iPad Mini screen
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Cost of repair with AppleCare+
AppleCare+ is an additional coverage plan provided by Apple to provide technical support, software support and hardware service for certain products.
To check the coverage for your iPad, go to Apple’s My Support page, enter the serial number for your device and click Submit.
If you have an active AppleCare+ plan, the estimated cost for your damaged iPad screen would be $49.
Note that you cannot cover the repairs for your device if you purchase the plan after your device has been damaged. You can purchase an AppleCare+ plan only within 60 days of your purchase.
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Cost of repairing a damaged iPad screen
Apple
Under Apple’s repairs, screen damage to your glass, LCD, or other falls under Other damage.
Apple’s support page lets users check the repair estimate depending on their iPad’s type, model and generation.
| iPad Model and Generation | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| iPad 10th Gen Wi-Fi | $319 |
| iPad 9th Gen, 8th Gen, 7th Gen, 6th Gen, 5th Gen | $249 |
Third-Party Vendors
Once you get your device repaired from a third-party vendor, your device will no longer be covered under Apple’s warranty.
Depending on the model and generation of your iPad, the cost of repairing its screen through a third-party vendor could range between $128 – $349 + taxes.
| iPad Model and Generation | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| iPad 10th Gen | $249 |
| iPad 9th Gen | $129 – $235 |
| iPad 8th Gen | $129 – $235 |
| iPad 7th Gen | $128 – $235 |
| iPad 6th Gen | $129 – $165 |
| iPad 5th Gen | $129 – $349 |
Cost of repairing a damaged iPad Pro screen
Apple
Based on the model and generation, fixing your iPad Pro may range from $379 to $749 + taxes.
For this table, we have taken the estimated cost of the first and the latest generation of each iPad Pro model available on the Apple website when publishing this article.
| iPad Pro Model and Generation | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch 6th Gen Wi-Fi | $ 749 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch | $ 599 |
| iPad Pro 11-inch 4th Gen Wi-Fi | $ 549 |
| iPad Pro 11-inch | $ 499 |
| iPad Pro 10.5-inch | $ 499 |
| iPad Pro 9.7-inch | $ 379 |
Third-Party Vendors
Fixing your iPad Pro screen can cost between $155 to $399 + taxes.
| iPad Pro Model and Generation | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd Gen | $246 – $399 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch | $269 – $315 |
| iPad Pro 11-inch | $246 – $379 |
| iPad Pro 10.5-inch | $155 – $269 |
| iPad Pro 9.7-inch | $158 – $250 |
Cost of repairing a damaged iPad Air screen
Apple
For your iPad Air, the costs to repair it through Apple can range from $299 to $419 + taxes, depending on the model and generation of your device.
| iPad Air Model and Generation | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| iPad Air 5th Gen Wi-Fi | $419 |
| iPad Air 4th Gen | $419 |
| iPad Air 3rd Gen | $379 |
| iPad Air 2 | $ 299 |
Third-Party Vendors
It can cost you between $129 to $275 + taxes to fix the broken screen on your iPad Air through a third-party vendor.
| iPad Air Model and Generation | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| iPad Air 4 | $210 < |
| iPad Air 3 | $178 – $275 |
| iPad Air 2 | $169 – $205 |
| iPad Air 1 | $129 – $150 |
Cost of repairing a damaged iPad mini
Apple
The estimated repair costs for your iPad mini can range from $299 to $349 + taxes, based on the model and generation of your device.
| iPad mini Model and Generation | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| iPad mini 6th Gen Wi-Fi | $ 349 |
| iPad mini 5th Gen | $ 299 |
| iPad Air mini 4 | $ 299 |
Third-Party Vendors
Fixing the broken screen on your iPad mini could cost you between $83 to $399 + taxes.
| iPad mini Model and Generation | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| iPad mini 6 | $399 |
| iPad mini 5 | $154 – $205 |
| iPad mini 4 | $108 – $180 |
| iPad mini 3 | $83 – $150 |
Many criteria must be considered when estimating the cost of repairing your iPad screen. While getting your device fixed from Apple is often more expensive, it also assures that the parts used are authorised. Getting your device fixed through a third-party vendor may be cheaper in most cases but comes with the risk of them using cheaper parts. Weigh the risks and costs and pick the option that best suits you.
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