iPad cracked screen

To fix a cracked screen, if must he replaced. Your iPad has no user-serviceable parts.

You will need to visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Alternatively, you might consider Apple’s mail-in repair service:

iPad Repair & Service - Apple Support

It's up to you if you want to try it, but it's not easy. I'll just say I've never tried doing it myself but I do know people who got iPads repaired cheap overseas knowing full well that Apple would no longer provide any hardware support. I've never seen an aftermarket repair that looked like it was an OEM fix. There can be all sorts of problems including case damage or uneven adhesives.

Apple's only official fix is a complete replacement. The replacement cost is the same regardless of what's wrong with it, unless it's a battery replacement service where everything else looks/works fine. A full replacement should be less than the cost of a new one, but can be pretty close.

You can find videos on YouTube that show how to do it, but it ain’t easy. You will need specialist tools and will need to purchase a good screen with any extra bits, mainly adhesive, required. And you must be comfortable working on really tiny parts near easily damaged components. Review several of those videos and then decide if you want to give it a try.

Please keep in mind that if you attempt to repair it yourself or have the repair done by an unauthorized service provider, you will NOT be able to get genuine Apple parts, and you will forfeit your right to service or support on that device.

Rob Stevenson wrote:

You can find videos on YouTube that show how to do it, but it ain’t easy. You will need specialist tools and will need to purchase a good screen with any extra bits, mainly adhesive, required. And you must be comfortable working on really tiny parts near easily damaged components. Review several of those videos and then decide if you want to give it a try.

I find that Apple's iPads "repairs" generally aren't worth the cost. For example, my iPad mini 6 cost me $399.99 (sale priced) and the "other damage" price from Apple is $349.

I've seen the results of aftermarket repairs. They may work. Some were better than others. With one the corner of the case was damaged and they had to grind it down to get the replacement glass in place.

I would never attempt it myself. iPads are assembled with glue, and that takes a lot of work to do it right. I suspect when Apple takes in an exchange, the glass and case are never reused. When I received my replacement mini 6 (under warranty) it looked absolutely pristine. My only disappointment was that I wasn't allowed to keep the box.

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