iPad was already on when unboxed

I bought an iPad from Target and when unboxed it ,it was already on and the charging showed 87% charged. Is this normal? Because iPhone or iPad, I know all devices are switched off when it arrives, and when only you open the first time you switch it on.

Rest I checked my model number starts with M and serial number matches with the hardware. Let me know if I should return or exchange it?

Posted on Apr 15, 2024 2:31 PM

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LotusPilot

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Apr 15, 2024 3:01 PM in response to pritamprakash

When you opened the carton that contained the new iPad, was it necessary to break the box seals? For all recent models of iPad, you must physically tear-off two plastic tamper-evident seals to open the carton.

If the iPad was sold "as new" with the seals intact, if you have any concerns, return it to the retailer from which it was purchased.

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