iPad Pro Battery Replacement for iPad Pro 10.5"

[Tiem]

Hey guys,

I'm contemplating taking my iPad Pro 10.5" (2017) to Apple for a new battery. Does anyone have any experience with devices that are no longer being made? From my understanding, if the device is still available, Apple will just give you a new one, like they do with iPhone coverage (the model is a refresh but basically brand new).

Or will Apple simply send it off, get a tech to swap the battery and then send it back?

Cheers

 

[708692]

There will be refurb models available for device swap out, which is what they do for battery replacements for some devices (I think the IPP is one of them)

 

[Digitalguy]

For iphone, they actually replace the battery in you device, for ipads they replace the device. If they have it in stock it will be faster otherwise it will take a bit longer... Your old device will generally be sent to Asia where they will change the battery and the case and create a refurbished device that is either sold or used for more battery swaps...

 

[AutomaticApple]

(I think the IPP is one of them)

Does that only apply to the 2018 and 2020 iPad Pros?

 

[708692]

I would assume it's any iPad that is classified as obsolete (see apple's list on their website for vintage products)

 

[Tiem]

For iphone, they actually replace the battery in you device, for ipads they replace the device. If they have it in stock it will be faster otherwise it will take a bit longer... Your old device will generally be sent to Asia where they will change the battery and the case and create a refurbished device that is either sold or used for more battery swaps...

Thanks. I'll take it in and update this thread with my experience 🙏