AppleCare+ Extends $29 Screen Repairs to New iPad Pro and iPad Air

[MacRumors]

AppleCare+ has long offered iPhone screen repairs for $29 in the U.S., and this option is now available for the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models too.

Apple says the $29 screen repair option is limited to the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models with the M4 chip, and the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models with the M2 chip, and the devices must have no other damage in order to qualify.

For any other damage to the new iPad Pro and iPad Air, AppleCare+ charges a $99 fee. For previous-generation models, Apple charges $49 for screen repairs or any other damage if the device has AppleCare+ coverage.

As usual, skipping AppleCare+ could prove to be costly, with Apple charging between $449 and $999 for uncovered repairs of the devices.

Here is how much AppleCare+ costs for the new iPads:

• 13-inch iPad Pro: $169 or $8.49 per month
• 11-inch iPad Pro: $149 or $7.49 per month
• 13-inch iPad Air: $99 or $4.99 per month
• 11-inch iPad Air: $79 or $3.99 per month

The new iPad Pro and iPad Air models are available to order now and launch on May 15.

Thanks, Dylan McDonald!

Article Link: AppleCare+ Extends $29 Screen Repairs to New iPad Pro and iPad Air

 

[btrach144]

My son cracked the screen on our 2020 iPP and it’s $700+ to get it replaced. Had AppleCare but let it run out. Whoops

 

[Apple_Robert]

That is a good deal.

 

[coachgq]

I prefer the monthly over the 2 year. No chance to let it lapse, and you can cancel the subscription as soon as you sell the device to someone or trade it in. $35 bucks more over 2 years vs the 169 on iPP 13, but I like the convenience.

 

[dumastudetto]

Cracking value to be fair.

 

[erikkfi]

There’s a huge profit in offering someone a service they may or may not ever use.

 

[MasterControlProgram]

There’s a huge profit in offering someone a service they may or may not ever use.

Not to mention they still charge you to repair the device even if you have bought Apple Care.

 

[jb310]

For previous-generation models, Apple charges $49 for screen repairs or any other damage if the device has AppleCare+ coverage.

Do the new models just have easier-to-replace screens or what? The price difference seems pretty arbitrary otherwise. 😅

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

I’m also wondering with the battery health menu added if this new iPad is more repairable and Apple will start actually doing battery replacements.
Instead of full device replacements.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Not to mention they still charge you to repair the device even if you have bought Apple Care.

Apple does not charge a separate repair fee for covered service when someone is using AC+.

 

[jakey rolling]

Psst. We've been trying to get a hold of you regarding your phone's extended warranty.

 

[Darren.h]

super thin and probably warps or bends super easy. better get AppleCare plus for sure.

 

[jakey rolling]

Apple does not charge a separate repair fee for covered service when someone is using AC+.

According to this article, they are charging between $29 and $99.

 

[Matcha]

AppleCare+ is a must have in THIS household.

 

[bob_zz123]

Waiting for everyone to complain that it doesn't apply to previous generation iPads.....

 

[Apple_Robert]

According to this article, they are charging between $29 and $99.

I understand that. I thought the member was speaking of some other additional repair fee and that is why I said what I did.

 

[swiftapplefan]

I’m also wondering with the battery health menu added if this new iPad is more repairable and Apple will start actually doing battery replacements.
Instead of full device replacements.

Wait, what battery health menu? Since when was that added?

 

[The Chosen One]

Good thing I just got good waranty by law. Also lasts longer then applecare. Won't protect me from dropdamage but thats where normal insurance comes in.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Wait, what battery health menu? Since when was that added?

On the new Air and Pro.

 

[mark-in-mk]

super thin and probably warps or bends super easy. better get AppleCare plus for sure.

Lets see what Jerryrigeverything has to say about that !

 

[eddiezus]

Will they actually replace the displays on them now or still swap the whole unit but just at display rate?

 

[GDF]

I think AppleCare+ also covers the Magic Keyboards too if both purchased together - correct?

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

Not to mention they still charge you to repair the device even if you have bought Apple Care.

This is normal practice for any insurance policy (which is essentially what Apple care is). You always have a deductible.

 

[7thson]

Nice. I haven’t broken a screen on an iPad or iPhone, yet. Grateful for that. Also grateful that the price got cheaper, albeit with AC+, for the new iPads.

 

[jakey rolling]

This is normal practice for any insurance policy (which is essentially what Apple care is). You always have a deductible.

I love how AppleCare is an extended warranty when Apple wants to dictate repair terms for their own manufacturing flaws, but then becomes an insurance policy when it comes time to repair a damaged screen.