Does the iPad Air 4 have a liquid damage indicator?
Does the IPad Air 4 have liquid damage indicator?
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Unlike iPhone, iPad LCIs (Liquid Contact Indicators) if present are not obviously visible - and may require specialist optical aid (such as an otoscope) to be seen.
If purchasing a previously used iPad, you would be best advised to purchase a reconditioned device via Apple. These devices will have been through Apple’s own renewal and assurance process - and will be supplied with a limited warranty.
Should you purchase elsewhere, you have no such assurance - and should note that you have no protection whatsoever beyond the goodwill of the seller. If stolen, or if technical or other invisible defect is present, you are on your own.
Setting aside technical defects, here are Apple’s recommended actions and check to perform when purchasing a previously used device:
Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else
Before you buy an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, make sure that the device is erased and no longer linked to the previous owner’s account. Follow these steps to check if the device is ready to use:
- Turn on and unlock the device.
- If the passcode lock screen or the Home screen appears, the device hasn't been erased. Ask the seller to completely erase the device by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Don't take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it's been erased.
- Begin the device setup process.
- If you're asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner isn't present, contact them as soon as possible and ask them to use a browser to remove the device from their account. Don't take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account.
You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you're asked to "Set up your iPhone," “Set up your iPad," or “Set up your iPod” the first time you turn it on.
