Can iPad (2) battery be replaced

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Can iPad (2) battery be replaced

I read that the iPad 1 battery couldn't be replaced and that therefore you had to pay to have your iPad replaced, like a hundred pounds/dollars.

I asked if this was the case for the iPad 2 on the live chat on Apple Store and was told that the batteries are replaced and not the iPad. How can this be if the battery is integrated?

Also, I think the iPad battery is AMAZING

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Posted on Apr 14, 2011 3:22 PM

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deggie

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Apr 14, 2011 3:24 PM in response to QR93

Same way as the first iPad, they open up the iPad and change the battery.

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Apfelwurm

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Apr 14, 2011 3:29 PM in response to QR93

Good question!

After having seen this video clip, I cannot imagine replacing the battery to be that easy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAAi80b8wZs

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deggie

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Apr 14, 2011 3:30 PM in response to Apfelwurm

That's why you can send it to Apple and have their technicians do it. Or to a 3rd party shop.

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Apfelwurm

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Apr 14, 2011 3:48 PM in response to deggie

Do you know of anyone who already had to have the battery replaced?

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deggie

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Apr 14, 2011 3:52 PM in response to Apfelwurm

No, it is a bit early in their life to be replaced.

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Apr 14, 2011 5:03 PM in response to Apfelwurm

I've had my 1st gen. iPad for eight months, and I literally can't discern any difference between the battery's life now and when I first brought it home. To be fair, I do use it connected to a power source with a Bluetooth keyboard a lot, but I'm still impressed at its longevity.

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Apfelwurm

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Apr 15, 2011 1:27 AM in response to deggie

I would imagine this to be true even for the iPad 1.

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Apfelwurm

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Apr 15, 2011 1:33 AM in response to Eric Westby

I'm still using my Toshiba Pocket PC from 2003, recharging it about once a week.
Well, I cannot say that the battery has aged a bit with recharging times being the same as in the beginning and this also goes for its battery drain.

I hope that the iPad's battery is of the same quality.

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Apr 15, 2011 6:10 AM in response to Apfelwurm

As others have posted, I see no difference in the charge life of the battery now than when I first purchased (bought in on the day of release; iPad1).

Can also say with all of the iPods I have owned over the years, I have NEVER had to replace a battery. I assume it will happen sooner of later, but for an iPad2 its really not something you need to be worrying about.

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Apfelwurm

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Apr 15, 2011 6:29 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

James Ward4 wrote:
As others have posted, I see no difference in the charge life of the battery now than when I first purchased (bought in on the day of release; iPad1).

I would say that one year is not enough to be able to judge the quality of a battery.

Can also say with all of the iPods I have owned over the years, I have NEVER had to replace a battery. I assume it will happen sooner of later, but for an iPad2 its really not something you need to be worrying about.

Only time will tell ... and we'll be one of the first to read all about it right here on this board. 😉

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deggie

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Apr 15, 2011 7:04 AM in response to Apfelwurm

I was referring to the iPad 1.

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QR93 Author

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Apr 15, 2011 7:25 AM in response to QR93

I am just wondering. I have no need or urge to replace my battery, im just curious. Does anyone know how much it will cost to replace the iPad 2 battery?

I have purchased an accidental/breadown warranty which will cover my battery being replaced anyway, and guess what, the policy was £49 so cheaper than the battery 🙂

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May 18, 2011 8:29 PM in response to QR93

If you have the iPad 2, and it is still under AppleCare, they will replace the whole unit FOR FREE! Just click on this link:

https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

If it is an iPad 2, it hasn't been out for a year yet and the iPad comes with a 1 year warranty. Just schedule a genius bar appointment they will replace it at no cost to you!

Good Luck!

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