Apple iPads are not cheap, and getting your screen repaired is even more expensive. Apple’s one-year warranty does not cover accidental damage, therefore unless your iPad’s screen has a hairline crack due to faulty glass (and no clear signs of drop impact), you’ll have to pay from your pocket
Unfortunately, breaking the screen on your iPad is a typical incident. We’ve all been there: you drop your favorite device, reach down to pick it up – it fell screen down, of course – and assess the damage, only to find your worst fears verified. The screen has been damaged.
However, you have a number of choices. In this article, we’ll go over some of the best techniques to fix a cracked iPad screen. So, here’s all you need to know about iPad screen repair.
How a Broken Screen Can Affect Your iPad’s Functionality?
The iPad’s convenience and usability have made it an integral component of many people’s daily lives. It’s extremely inconvenient when they break down because we rely on them for so many things.
Your iPad’s screen is constructed of multi-layered glass. Although they are designed to be durable under regular use, this also makes them fragile, and when the screens are damaged, it might cause your device to malfunction. Not only do crack or damaged screens impair the functioning of your smartphone, but they can also be dangerous to use.
Types of iPad Screen Damage
The screens on your iPad are made of different types of glass that perform different functions depending on the generation. The older iPad models had a laminated glass and digitizer, with a dedicated LCD underneath.
A crack in the top layer of glass is a simpler and less expensive fix than a break in the LCD panel below. Fused glass construction is used in newer models. If this is broken, the complete screen assembly will need to be replaced.
Small cracks in the corners of your screen can occur as a result of mishandling. Although this may not impede the functionality of your iPad at first, be aware of the cracks that are spreading across the screen. Cracks that run the length of the screen can reduce touch sensitivity or render the device unresponsive.
How to Fix Your Damaged iPad Screen?
If your screen’s glass is shattered but you can still see the image well, only the glass/digi assembly is likely broken and the LCD is still functional. If this is the case, and you have an older iPad, the top glass/digi layer can be replaced without damaging the LCD underneath.
If you have an iPad from a later model, you’ll need to replace the complete fused assembly, regardless of which screen components are broken. Repairing the latest versions is considerably more expensive as a result of this.
In the case that your iPad screen is damaged, you have a few options. Authorized iPad screen repair services are available if your device is still under warranty. If not, there are a variety of do-it-yourself choices, as well as kits and tutorials, accessible online.
Call Apple
When you have a cracked or shattered iPad screen, the first thing you should do is find out what Apple can do and how much it will cost to repair the device.
Accidental damage is not covered under the initial one-year limited warranty. Apple, which sells some of the world’s costliest devices, also are very expensive to repair.
The cost of repairs will vary depending on the type of iPad in the issue.
Third-Party Repairs
Your warranty is immediately void if a non-Apple employee touches your cracked screen. If your iPad is out of warranty, there are other, probably less costly options available from third-party vendors, many of whom are well-known.
Consider the Apple Authorised Service Provider network, which may be able to provide you a discount on an iPad screen repair. However, they are frequently not inexpensive.
Before handing over your iPhone to a third-party repair shop — whether Apple authorized or independent — make sure you have all the information you need, including cost, time frame, warranty, and the source of new parts. Check online reviews to be sure you’re dealing with a reliable company.
Do-it-Yourself
Although this alternative is not for the faint of heart, if you’re the adventurous kind, mechanically inclined, or simply short on cash, some screen repair kits are available. Before you start dismantling your tablet, make sure you’re up to the task. Here are a few suggestions:
- If you buy a screen repair kit off the shelf, check sure it’s made for the device you’re fixing. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and not all gadgets have repair kits.
- Check to see if the top layer of glass was cracked, or if the touch mechanism or LCD were also damaged. Those are two different types of damage.
- Wear safety goggles while working to protect your eyes.
Takeaway
Make a backup of your iPad before breaking it open, regardless of where you take it for repairs or if you opt to handle the task yourself. Fortunately, much of your information is already stored in the Cloud.
However, archiving anything on your iPad takes some forethought. Before entrusting your iPad to a third-party iPad screen repair provider, you can consider doing a factory reset.
