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I have bought a new iPad and want to get rid of an old one but it has no trade-in value. Will Apple still take it back and if so how do I do this?
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Original Title: Old iPad
iPad Pro, iPadOS 17
Return your unwanted iPad to the Genius Bar at any Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where it will be responsibly recycled at no cost to you.
Before disposal, you should prepare/erase the device before it leaves you possession.
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Return your unwanted iPad to the Genius Bar at any Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where it will be responsibly recycled at no cost to you.
Before disposal, you should prepare/erase the device before it leaves you possession.
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
An AASP may be much closer than your nearest Apple Store.
More information about your recycling options can be found here:
I am not close to an Apple Store and I wanted to post it back.
How to dispose of an old iPad with no trade-in value?
