iPad Express Replacement Service

What is Express Replacement Service?

Express Replacement Service is a benefit of your AppleCare+ coverage. We can send you a replacement iPad before you return your product to us. We'll include packaging to return your damaged or non-working product.

Contact Apple to make an Express Replacement Service request.

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How much does Express Replacement Service cost?

There's no fee for the express service. Any fees you might pay will be for the replacement iPad. 

Some iPad issues might be covered under warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law. If your iPad issue is covered, your replacement iPad might not be subject to a fee. If your iPad issue isn't covered, you’ll pay the out-of-warranty fee.

AppleCare+ also includes up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage to your iPad. Because accidental damage isn’t covered by the Apple Limited Warranty, you can use one of your AppleCare+ incidents to replace your iPad if it gets damaged. Each incident has a service fee, as shown below.

Fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to tax. We charge a $6.95 shipping fee for out-of-warranty repairs. Your replacement iPad will be new or equivalent to new.

See Express Replacement Service Terms and Conditions

How do I return my original iPad?

We’ll send your replacement iPad with shipping materials and instructions. Your replacement will have factory settings. Return your original iPad to us within 10 business days of your request to avoid paying late fees.

Before you return your iPad to us, be sure to back up your data and prepare your iPad for replacement. Your replacement device will not have your data on it, and you'll need to restore that data from your backup.

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What are the charges on my credit card?

When you request Express Replacement Service, we put a temporary authorization on your credit card to cover the full replacement value of your product. This authorization will expire if:

• Your repair is covered under warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law
• We receive your original product on time. In that case, you won’t pay late fees or replacement value. 

Late fees and replacement value

When we send you a replacement iPad through Express Replacement Service, you need to return your originally purchased iPad to us within 10 business days. After 10 days, we'll charge you the full replacement value. 

If your original iPad arrives late, we’ll remove the charge for the replacement value. You'll pay only a late fee. A late return is between 10 and 20 business days after we ship the replacement to you.

If your issue is caused by severe damage to your iPad or if it's inoperable after unauthorized modifications, or we never receive it, we’ll charge you the replacement value.

iPad Pro

iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2nd generation)

iPad Pro (10.5-inch)

iPad Pro 12.9-inch

iPad Pro 9.7-inch

iPad mini

iPad mini 4

iPad mini 3

iPad mini 2

iPad mini

iPad Air

iPad Air 2

iPad Air

iPad

iPad 6th generation

iPad 5th generation

iPad 4th generation

iPad 3rd generation

iPad 2

iPad

These prices apply in the United States. Fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to tax. Your replacement iPad will be new or equivalent to new. Apple reserves the right to change the late fee or replacement value on this web page from time to time.

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