iPad Pro Vintage iPad Pro no Apple replacement available - recommend 3rd party battery replacement service?

[ncbill]

Title says it all...need battery replacement (raw: 73%, adjusted 70%) on a iPad Pro 9.7 WiFi/cellular now classified as vintage.

Calling the local Apple authorized store says no to qualifying for a replacement from Apple so who do we like for a 3rd party service to replace the battery?

Thanks!

 

[Big Apple Tim]

It might help to say where in the world you're located. I know a great shop in Tokyo.

Also I wouldn't trust a 3rd party to rip apart my iPad so best of luck to you.

 

[darngooddesign]

Any local phone screen repair place should be able to swap a battery.

 

[msackey]

Are you sure that your iPad Pro 9.7" is not eligible for a battery replace (at cost, of course) done by Apple?

I just checked their website and when I fill out the form for replacing an iPad Pro 9.7-inch battery, it estimates the cost is $119. https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair#ipadcost.

 

[ncbill]

Are you sure that your iPad Pro 9.7" is not eligible for a battery replace (at cost, of course) done by Apple?

I just checked their website and when I fill out the form for replacing an iPad Pro 9.7-inch battery, it estimates the cost is $119. https://support.apple.com/ipad/repair#ipadcost.

Yep, I'm just directed to an AASP via that link and they all tell me based on serial number no replacement is available.

So it's at a local place with good reviews that needed to order the part so I'll have it back next week.

 

[ncbill]

Got it back...same price as an Apple swap for the battery replacement.

There are many, many battery apps...recommendations for testing/calibrating/keeping track of battery health?

 

[HDFan]

Lots of posts from people using Coconut Battery.

 

[FeliApple]

What has your experience been in general with the 9.7-inch iPad Pro? Any updates on battery life after the third-party replacement? What iOS version is it on?

 

[valinda]

I scheduled an appointment for Monday at the Apple Store for my iPad Pro 21.9 second generation. I hope they have a battery for it. This iPad still works really good, but when my nieces little boy plays Roblox, it doesn’t last too long before he drains it. I bought this iPad in 2017, so I think it’s time for a battery replacement.

 

[FeliApple]

I scheduled an appointment for Monday at the Apple Store for my iPad Pro 21.9 second generation. I hope they have a battery for it. This iPad still works really good, but when my nieces little boy plays Roblox, it doesn’t last too long before he drains it. I bought this iPad in 2017, so I think it’s time for a battery replacement.

Do you have the health and cycles data?

 

[valinda]

No. Can’t find it.

 

[valinda]

I just came from the Apple Store. The rep did a diagnostic, and she told me my battery is at 86%. They would replace the iPad when it gets to 80%, not the battery. $119

 

[FeliApple]

I just came from the Apple Store. The rep did a diagnostic, and she told me my battery is at 86%. They would replace the iPad when it gets to 80%, not the battery. $119

That’s why I asked. Coconut would’ve probably shown at least 10% below that, but Apple’s own numbers are better. It’s irrelevant anyway, I’ve never seen an iPad’s battery life degraded solely because of battery health.

Do you have the cycle count?

 

[valinda]

No

 

[ncbill]

What has your experience been in general with the 9.7-inch iPad Pro? Any updates on battery life after the third-party replacement? What iOS version is it on?

updated to 16.6

One app I used generated its own score...374 before, 789 after with anything above 700-something a "good" battery.

And how does one install Coconut battery for iPad...do I have to connect it to a Mac? Via BT/USB/other?

 

[PhillyGuy72]

I scheduled an appointment for Monday at the Apple Store for my iPad Pro 21.9 second generation. I hope they have a battery for it. This iPad still works really good, but when my nieces little boy plays Roblox, it doesn’t last too long before he drains it. I bought this iPad in 2017, so I think it’s time for a battery replacement.

It's odd. I have the 2015 iPad Pro 12", Battery health is shockingly at 98% - according to Coconut, iMazing....and even this Shortcut trick.

Plugged in, still runs ok...BUT without the plug...the drain is really awful now. This iPad is running 16.6...but is now considered "vintage/obsolete." It won't be able to get the OS17. ☹️

 

[valinda]

The rep at the Apple Store told me they can do a diagnostic over the phone. Don’t know how that works.

 

[FeliApple]

updated to 16.6

One app I used generated its own score...374 before, 789 after with anything above 700-something a "good" battery.

And how does one install Coconut battery for iPad...do I have to connect it to a Mac? Via BT/USB/other?

You install it on a Mac and then plug the iPad into it.

 

[FeliApple]

It's odd. I have the 2015 iPad Pro 12", Battery health is shockingly at 98% - according to Coconut, iMazing....and even this Shortcut trick.

Plugged in, still runs ok...BUT without the plug...the drain is really awful now. This iPad is running 16.6...but is now considered "vintage/obsolete." It won't be able to get the OS17. ☹️

This is solely due to iOS updates. I have its little brother (the 9.7-inch iPad Pro), and it gets me 10 hours of screen-on time with light use. It’s on iOS 12, Apple forced it into iOS 12 from iOS 9 four years ago. It got 13-14 on iOS 9. Coconut says 83%, but battery life has been completely stable in the 3 years it was on iOS 9, and it’s been completely stable since Apple forced it into iOS 12.

Your comment further confirms my long-held statement that battery health is irrelevant.

 

[Shortpay]

Have you considered getting a $299 iPad? It is 7 years newer than your 2016 model.

 

[ncbill]

What has your experience been in general with the 9.7-inch iPad Pro? Any updates on battery life after the third-party replacement? What iOS version is it on?

One app I used generated its own score...374 before, 789 after with anything above 700-something as being a "good" battery.

And how does one install Coconut battery for iPad...do I have to connect it with a Mac via USB?

Have you considered getting a $299 iPad? It is 7 years newer than your 2016 model.

Sure, if apple wouldn't **** us all who want nothing more than a GPS chip onboard.

"no, the requires you to pay a lot extra for cellular connectivity even though you'll never use it, sucker"

 

[Shortpay]

Sure, if apple wouldn't **** us all who want nothing more than a GPS chip onboard.

"no, the requires you to pay a lot extra for cellular connectivity even though you'll never use it, sucker"

Qualcomm's licensing agreement for their LTE/GPS chips increases the price of device.

iOS 17 is incompatible with your 7+ year old iPad Pro 9.7". I'd just sell it for about $100 rather than look for a 3rd party battery that will likely crap out after year or 2's use.

 

[blkjedi954]

The rep at the Apple Store told me they can do a diagnostic over the phone. Don’t know how that works.

They can log into your device if it’s connected to the internet/Wi-Fi. Futurama type technology…🤣😂

 

[rui no onna]

They can log into your device if it’s connected to the internet/Wi-Fi. Futurama type technology…🤣😂

I’m still waiting for the eyePhone. 😂😂😂

 

[HDFan]

And how does one install Coconut battery for iPad...do I have to connect it with a Mac via USB?

Yes.