Apple’s DIY repair program now covers iPads

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Apple is expanding its self-service repair program to cover a range of iPads, including mini, Air, and Pro models. The program opens tomorrow, at which point you’ll be able to order spare parts and repair kits for the Apple tablets. The program is mostly limited to the iPad models that Apple currently sells, including the A16-powered iPad, the iPad mini running the A17 Pro, and the M4-based iPad Pro. The M2 iPad Air is the only older model supported, along with the current M3 versions of that tablet. Apple hasn’t yet announced prices for the repair kits and components, which will include displays, batteries, cameras, and charging ports, along with rentable tool kits to carry out the work. iPhone parts range from $69 to $119 for a battery, while displays cost $129 to $379, and iPad parts are likely to cost more. The Self Service Repair program launched in 2022, in ... Read full article.