Destroyed iPad

Physical damage is not covered by the warranty.

Sometimes an Apple Genius may authorize a replacement for non-warranty issues, but it's up to the Genius and a case-by-case basis.

Given how extensive your damage is, I doubt they would replace it (since it can't likely be refurbished or salvaged for replacement parts).

Yes. I have heard of Apple replacing devices that were not covered under the warranty. It depends on who you talk to and how they they react to your story.

I know it was an accident and that you didn't mean to do it, but personally, I would be embarrassed to ask for a replacement after doing something that stupid, and I know you will not like this answer, but hey, that's the way that I am - just being honest.

I was raised in a different time - when you paid the price for your own careless actions and you learned a lesson from it. - I would NEVER have had the nerve to ask for something like that, but that's just the way that I am built.

Good luck!

Mammacita-

While I agree with Demo, part of the price you pay for an Apple device covers the warranty. There are numerous reports of iPads being replaced after being dropped as TheDave413 mentioned. A friend took her iPad with a cracked screen to an Apple Store, expecting to pay for a repair. She was pleasantly surprised to get a free "one time only" replacement.

Do you still have the receipt? If you can show that you didn't just find it beside the road, your chances of a replacement are better. If they won't replace it for free, see if they will give you any credit towards a new one.

Fred

My point is that I would NEVER have the gall to even ask for something like that. But like I said - I am a crotchety old man who grew up in a different time.

that's two of us...

I have three small kids and am usually carrying in LOADS of stuff and/or a kid every time I get in and out of my van. I would never have the gall to criticize someone for being preoccupied with buckling in their child over leaving an iPad on the roof. It's not "stupid," it's being a BUSY PARENT and a human one at that!

But that's just me, I'm just a really busy mother of three and iPad owner.

Look at the info on this page http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_States&product=ipad

 Cheers, Tom 😉

I think you will find Apple policy is to support seatbelts for children, and busy mothers. However, if you, as a busy mother, burn the toast, do you expect Wonderloaf to send you a new loaf out of sympathy? That is effectively what the OP is asking for. That IS stupid!

Why don't you try with your home insurance ? It's suppose to cover things that you bring outside with you.

I'm living in Canada and homme insurance does that

I had kids also, they are grown now.

I agree that it was irresponsible, silly to leave it on the roof and destroy it.

It is stupid to think Apple should give you a replacement when you are at fault.

If you can't handle having numerous little people clamoring for attention you should not be a teacher, day care worker or parent.

I'll throw my hat in the ring as another crotchety old man that believes in personal responsibility.

lll wrote:

Why don't you try with your home insurance ? It's suppose to cover things that you bring outside with you.

I'm living in Canada and homme insurance does that

"All risk" coverage is not standard in the U.S. Items must be identified on "scheduled coverage."

mommacha wrote:

I have three small kids and am usually carrying in LOADS of stuff and/or a kid every time I get in and out of my van. I would never have the gall to criticize someone for being preoccupied with buckling in their child over leaving an iPad on the roof. It's not "stupid," it's being a BUSY PARENT and a human one at that!

But that's just me, I'm just a really busy mother of three and iPad owner.

There's no question that the kids have priority but there is also no question that you bear the responsibility of giving them that priority. That responsibility includes the cost of replacing a damaged iPad.

Yikes! So sorry to hear about that 😟

I'd say that you have a decent chance at a replacement, but don't go in there expecting one. If they don't willingly replace it, they'll offer you a discounted one for $249 (iPad 2) or $299 (The New iPad / iPad (3rd Generation)).

Since it was 7 months ago I'm' sure they have found out something by now.