Is It Safe To Use A Bent iPad Pro?

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Is It Safe To Use A Bent iPad Pro?

About six months ago, I bought an iPad Pro. 10.5 Inches, 64 GB. It was brand new from the official Apple store.

Now, it's literally bent. It's slightly bent at the part where there's three holes (I don't know what it's called). It's unnoticeable, but if I point it out to someone, they can notice it.

Just today, I took the iPad Pro to the Apple store from which I bought it, and they basically said that I probably sat on it (which I did not) or some really strong external force made it bend (I DON'T REMEMBER DOING ANY SUCH THINGS). So taking it to the Apple store really didn't go well, and now I'm just wondering... Is it still safe to use?

Can I charge it, use it on a regular daily basis just like normal? Is it dangerous if I continue to use it and charge it? Any hazards?

Please let me know. I don't wanna burn down my house ;( that'd be super sad.

iPad Pro, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 26, 2019 6:11 PM

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helpmeimaniphonenoob Author

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Apr 26, 2019 7:26 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Here. Ignore the background and focus on the iPad. I

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TheLittles

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Apr 26, 2019 7:00 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

$700 is $700

$449 is $449

You’re saving $251. And those a facts.

If it we me — rather than chance myself harm from scratches and cracks — I’d just replace mine.

I won’t purchase a used one; people always have the chance of getting locked out, and I see that posted on Apple Discussions Forums so often.

Its your call.

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MichelPM

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Apr 26, 2019 9:16 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

Yah,

That iPad Pro is pretty severely bent.

Something very bad happened to that iPad.

Do not use this at all!

I will emphasize and reiterate what rbrylawski stated.

The internal battery inside that iPad could short, expand and eventually, could explode/catch fire!

Standard, free, one year of AppleCare does NOT cover this type of damage.

If you didn't purchase the extended, two-year AppleCare+ warranty the first time you purchased this iPad Pro, you will end up having to pay the out-of-warranty, 60% of the original cost of that iPad Pro for a replacement iPad Pro.

When you purchase a replacement iPad Pro from Apple, ask the Apple Store employee if you can purchase extended, two-year AppleCare+ for that replacement iPad and then purchase it!

If something happens to that replacement iPad Pro, under an extended AppleCare+ warranty plan, another replacement iPad will only cost a small replacement fee of $49 U.S.D., plus tax.

You get one major accidental damage incident, with small repair/replacememt fee per year, for two years!

Best of Luck to You!

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Apr 26, 2019 6:15 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

Ah, forgot to include this as well. I bought this for about $700, and the repair to make it perfectly flat again it $449. No way I'm spending that much.

But... I just want to know if there's any danger in using it regularly like I've always used it.

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Apr 26, 2019 7:27 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

Another one.

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Apr 26, 2019 7:47 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

I wouldn't use it. I just wouldn't. The battery could explode for one thing. It's simply not worth taking a chance on. Get it replaced.

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Apr 26, 2019 6:36 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

Somehow your iPad became bent. They don't bend without some force and the iPad Pro 10.5 has a pretty strong frame. If you are able to charge it. If it doesn't overheat and the screen functions normally, it's probably safe to use.

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Apr 26, 2019 6:42 PM in response to lobsterghost1

So the bent won't really matter? Also, may I have done something but I maybe didn't notice or something. I just want to know if I can still use it, so I'll wait for more replies saying the same thing as you.

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Apr 26, 2019 7:33 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

Oh no, I'm sorry for even suggesting it would be remotely OK to use that iPad. I would absolutely get it replaced. And from the photo, there's simply NO WAY that iPad bent on its own. That has been physically bent, perhaps not by you, but by someone. I would absolutely not use it.

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Apr 26, 2019 7:35 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

I should also say this, too. I just turned it on and noticed that the screen has these grayish marks on them, and they're there wherever I tap. It's extremely annoying, but I can still use it if those little marks there, right? Like, they don't mean anything much besides the fact that my iPad is pretty screwed but still usable ?

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Answer 11

Apr 26, 2019 6:12 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

I mean, if I take it out of my case the bend is extremely obvious. When it's in its case, it needs to be pointed out in order to be noticed.

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Answer 12

Apr 26, 2019 6:47 PM in response to helpmeimaniphonenoob

Again, if it's not hot to touch when you use it and the screen isn't cracked and operates normally, I wouldn't be too worried. Post a picture of the bend so we know how bent the iPad is.

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Apr 26, 2019 7:39 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Oh, I just read this before posting that other comment. Okay, I won't use it anymore and I'll definitely get it fixed/replaced. What will happen if I still use it though?

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