Originally Posted by Valentine:
“My son dropped his beloved iPad (which he has treasured since he got it last Christmas) on Friday. It still works perfectly but the screen is badly damaged, there's also slight damage to the corner casing.
What's the best way to get it repaired? I'm not keen on taking it to one of the repairers on the local market but would Apple be extortionate? Also any idea on cost and how long it takes?”
You'll get a new ipad (refurb but effectively new) for £206
Out-of-Warranty Service
If you own an iPad that is ineligible for warranty service but is eligible for Out-of-Warranty (OOW) Service, Apple will replace your iPad with an iPad that is new or equivalent to new in both performance and reliability for the Out-of-Warranty Service fee listed below.
iPad model Out-of-Warranty Service Fee
iPad mini £176.44
iPad, iPad 2,
iPad mini Retina £206.44
iPad 3rd, 4th generation,
iPad Air £256.44
All fees are in British Pound Sterling and include VAT and shipping. The £7.44 shipping fee applies only if service is arranged through Apple and requires shipping.
But.... If you milk it... Your son is devastated, been crying for a week and he's only 5.... Free ipad I reckon. Sunday morning is a good time to catch the Genius Bar in my experience.